後
Reading: あと
Meaning: after; afterwards; later; behind; remaining
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Example Sentence
食事 の 後 で コーヒー を 飲む
I drink coffee after a meal.
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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