Japanese

Meaning: after; later
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼は一時間後に戻ってきます。
He will come back in one hour.
卒業後も、先生には大変お世話になっています。
Even after graduation, I am still very much indebted to my teacher.
手術後の経過は良好です。
The progress after the surgery is good.
数年後には、その村は消滅してしまうかもしれない。
That village might disappear in a few years.
彼は一時間後に戻って来ました。
He came back after one hour.

Usage Notes

Used after a specific time period or event to indicate 'after' or 'later'.

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