Korean

Meaning: after; later
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

後

Example sentences

Please take the medicine after your meal.
회의는 10분 후에 시작됩니다.
The meeting will start in 10 minutes.
기차는 10분 후에 출발합니다.
The train departs in 10 minutes.
저녁 식사 후에 가족과 함께 텔레비전 시청을 했습니다.
After dinner, I watched TV with my family.
그는 은퇴 후 조용한 시골에서 자유를 누리고 있다.
He is enjoying freedom in the quiet countryside after retirement.
수술 후 건강이 빠르게 회복되었다.
Health recovered quickly after the surgery.
식사 후에 나머지 음식은 포장해 주세요.
After the meal, please pack the rest of the food.
식사 후에 음료를 주문하시겠어요?
Would you like to order a drink after your meal?
큰 시험을 치른 후에는 항상 피곤하다.
I'm always tired after taking a big exam.
운동을 한 후에 시원한 생수를 마셨다.
I drank cool bottled water after exercising.

Usage Notes

Indicates a point in time that follows another event. It is often attached to a noun with '에', as in '식사 후에' (after a meal).

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