Japanese

食後

しょくご
Meaning: after a meal
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

食
後

Example sentences

Please take this medicine within thirty minutes after a meal.
風邪を引いたので、食後に薬を飲んだ。
I caught a cold, so I took medicine after the meal.
毎日食後に歯を磨くことは、健康を維持するために大切だ。
Brushing your teeth after every meal every day is important for maintaining health.
子供たちは食後の菓子を楽しみにしている。
The children look forward to having sweets after their meal.
彼は食後に食器を丁寧に洗った。
He carefully washed the dishes after the meal.
食後にデザートとしてアイスクリームを注文した。
I ordered ice cream for dessert after the meal.
この薬は、食後に服用してください。
Please take this medicine after meals.
この錠剤は、食後に水で服用してください。
Please take this tablet with water after meals.

Usage Notes

Used to describe the time following a meal, especially in medical instructions. Can also refer to dessert.

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