Japanese

あと
Meaning: after; afterwards; later; behind; remaining
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ご|のち

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後

Example sentences

I drink coffee after a meal.
その問題にについては、後の章で詳しく触れることにします。
I will touch upon that issue in more detail in a later chapter.
その件については、また後で話し合いましょう。
About that matter, let's discuss it again later.
詳しいことは、後で改めてご連絡します。
I will contact you again later with details.
自分の決断を後で後悔したくない。
I don't want to regret my decision later.
一時間の作業の後に、少し休憩をとった。
I took a short break after an hour of work.
授業の後で、友達と連絡先を交換した。
After class, I exchanged contact information with my friend.
仕事を終えた後のお風呂は最高だ。
A bath after finishing work is the best.
喧嘩をした後、二人の間に気まずい雰囲気が流れた。
After the fight, an awkward atmosphere flowed between the two.
彼はジャンプの後、見事に着地した
After the jump, he landed brilliantly.

Usage Notes

後 (あと) indicates 'after' in time or 'behind' in space. Common patterns: の後で/の後に (after doing), 〜した後 (after doing). Different from 後(ご) which is used in compounds like 午後 (afternoon). Can also mean 'remaining' or 'rest' as in 後は (as for the rest).

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