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追い討ち (おいうち) — attacking a fleeing enemy · Nihongo Circle

追い討ち

おいうち

noun

Meanings

1attacking a fleeing enemy
2additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
3rubbing salt into a wound

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Kanji in this word

追Chase, Drive Away, Follow9 strokes 討Chastise, Attack, Defeat10 strokes

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