のち
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word のち
1
Word usually written using kana alone; Adverb (fukushi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
later; afterwards
Examples
船が沈没してしまってのち、船の残骸が引き上げられた。
The wreckage of the ship was salvaged after it had gone to Davy Jones's locker.
2
Word usually written using kana alone; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
future
3
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
after one's death
4
Archaic
descendant
Kanji in this Word
後
9 strokes
Frequency: 26
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
behind
back
later
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴ
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のち
うし.ろ
うしろ
あと
おく.れる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
こし
し
しい
しり
后
6 strokes
Frequency: 1583
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
empress
queen
after
behind
back
later
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きさき
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