Grammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 5
Structure of 後(あと)で:
Verb[た]+ あとで
Noun + の + あとで
後で + Phrase
Verb + のは + あとで
Details about 後(あと)で:
In Japanese, あとで is a combination of the noun 後 (behind), and the particle で (with). When these words are linked, they form an adverbial phrase which is used to express 'after', or 'later'. As with で's standard meaning of 'with', あとで is simply highlighting that something will happen, 'with' the 'after/behind' part of something.
To use あとで, attach it to the end of any past-tense verb, noun followed by の, or verb followed by のは (nominalization).
To use あとで, attach it to the end of any past-tense verb, noun followed by の, or verb followed by のは (nominalization).
- 勉強するのは食べた後でいいよ。You can study after you finish eating. (With the time after eating)
- 仕事の後で、飲み会に行きます。I will go to the party after work. (With the time after work)
- コピーを取るのは後でいいから、今は上司に電話して。Since it's fine to make the copies later, please call the boss right now. (With the time after calling the boss)
後(あと)で
Usage Notes for 後(あと)で:
Synonyms for 後(あと)で:
てから
Once...is done, Once...happens, After doing
たら
When, From when, Just when, If
上で
After, Upon
前者は・後者は
The former ~ the latter, The first ~ the second
まえに
Before, In front of
Example of 後(あと)で
勉強した後で、遊んでもいいよ。
It is ok to play after you study.
食事の後で、お皿を洗わなくてはいけない。
I have to wash dishes after a meal.
また後で、会いましょう。
Let's meet again later.
私はアルバイトの後で、疲れている。
I am tired after my part time job.
後で買い物に行きます。
I will go shopping later.
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