expression, godan verb (-ku)
moreish; hard to stop eating/drinking
Describes food or drink that makes you want to keep eating or drinking more. Often used with snacks, spicy foods, or drinks.
この唐揚げは後を引く味で、つい食べ過ぎてしまう。
This fried chicken has a moreish flavor that makes me end up eating too much.
辛いものは後を引
Spicy food is hard to stop eating, so the beer goes down well.
expression, godan verb (-ku)
have lingering effects; leave a lasting impression
Used for events, words, or feelings that continue to affect someone afterward. Can be positive or negative.
彼の一言が後を引いて、なかなか忘れられない。
His one remark lingered in my mind and I can't easily forget it.
あの映画のラストシーンは後を引く。
The final scene of that movie leaves a lasting impression.