JMdict: 1432360
追い打ち 【おいうち】
- [n] attacking a fleeing enemy
- [n] additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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追 | Chase, Drive Away, Follow, Pursue, Meanwhile | ツイ | お.う |
打 | Strike, Hit, Knock, Pound, Dozen | ダ, ダアス | う.つ, う.ち-, ぶ.つ |