あとをおう

後を追う

表記・読み：跡を追う・あとを追う・あとをおう

1. 1

   to follow; to pursue; to chase; to run after

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞（う）
2. 2

   to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞（う）
3. 3

   to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞（う）