Japanese

Meaning: after; later
Part of Speech: Noun

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後

Example sentences

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.
退職後は気楽に過ごしています。
I'm living a carefree life after retirement.
四日後に、また会いましょう。
Let's meet again in four days.
手術後の経過は極めて良好です。
The progress after the surgery is extremely good.
震災後、被災地に救援物資が次々と届けられた。
After the earthquake, relief supplies were delivered to the affected areas one after another.
選挙後の情勢は依然として混沌としている。
The political situation after the election remains in chaos.

Usage Notes

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

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