Japanese

のち
Meaning: after; later; future
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

後

Example sentences

A beautiful rainbow appeared after the storm passed.
ニーチェの思想は、後の実存主義の哲学者たちに多大な影響を与えた。
Nietzsche's thought had a profound influence on later existentialist philosophers.
中大兄皇子は、後の天智天皇である。
Prince Naka no Ōe is the person who later became Emperor Tenji.
彼は政界を引退した後、山荘に屏居した。
After retiring from politics, he lived in seclusion in a mountain villa.
中臣鎌足は後に藤原の姓を賜った。
Nakatomi no Kamatari was later granted the surname Fujiwara.

Usage Notes

Refers to a later time, the future, or the period following an event. Slightly more formal or literary than 'あと'.

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