〜の後で
after ~
Show when one action happens in relation to another.
Remember it
Place two moments on a timeline and join them with 〜の後で.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜の後で」 means "after ~". Structure: Noun + の後で. This is a JLPT N5 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it for routines, status updates, sequences, and telling stories.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
At school
Example 1勉強の後で帰ります。
べんきょうのあとでかえります。
benkyounoatodekaerimasu.
I go home after the study.
At home
Example 2質問の後で帰ります。
しつもんのあとでかえります。
shitsumonnoatodekaerimasu.
I go home after the question.
Shopping & services
Example 3買い物の後で帰ります。
かいもののあとでかえります。
kaimononoatodekaerimasu.
I go home after the shopping.
At home
Example 4洗濯の後で帰ります。
せんたくのあとでかえります。
sentakunoatodekaerimasu.
I go home after the laundry.
At home
Example 5電話の後で帰ります。
でんわのあとでかえります。
denwanoatodekaerimasu.
I go home after the telephone call.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
I go home after the study.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜の後で.
Remember tomorrow
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