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後

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 後

後
あと
Noun
Freq #186
1

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

behind; rear

Examples
少女たちのうち一人が後に残された。
One of the girls was left behind.
2

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

after; later

Examples
雨天の後には晴天が来る。
After rain comes fair weather.
3

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

remainder; the rest

4

Adverb (fukushi)

more (e.g. five more minutes); left

Examples
あと２通手紙を書かなくてはならない。
I have another two letters to write.
5

Adverb (fukushi)

also; in addition

6

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

descendant; successor; heir

7

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

after one's death

Examples
藤さんがあとに４人の子を残して死にました。
Mr. Fuji died, leaving 4 children behind him.
8

Archaic; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

past; previous

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
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