How to use

名詞＋の後で
名詞＋の後に
名詞＋後
時間名詞＋後
動た形＋後で
動た形＋後に

Means

✔️
After…

Explanation

These particles are used to express that one action (A) is completed before another action (B) is performed or that the state of action B continues.

  • “後に” emphasizes the state that follows action A.
  • “後で” emphasizes the action B itself.

When used with time nouns, it indicates the preceding time relationship.

  • Additionally, when used with time nouns or Chinese-derived nouns, it is generally read as “～ご”.

When used with nouns that indicate location, it indicates the preceding spatial relationship.

  • In this case, it often becomes “～後ろ (うしろ)”. However, there are exceptions such as “彼の後 (あと) を追う” (chasing after him) and “私の後 (あと) についてきて” (come behind me).

Examples

  • 仕事の後のお風呂は最高だ。
    The bath after work is the best.
  • トイレに行った後は必ず手を洗うこと。
    Always wash your hands after going to the toilet.
  • 外出た後の足はいつも臭い。
    The feet after going out always smell.
  • 試合後悔しくて涙を流した。
    I regretted the game and cried.
  • 学生時代はよく放課後に友達と遊びにいった。
    During my student days, I often went to play with friends after school.
  • ５分後に出発します。
    I will depart in five minutes.
  • アイスクリームを食べた後には必ずお腹が痛くなる。
    After eating ice cream, my stomach always hurts.
  • 家を出た後で忘れ物をしたことに気づいた。
    I realized I forgot something after leaving the house.

Notes

  • N5 Grammar: “～てから”
  • N5 Grammar: “～前に／前で”

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