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Noun の あとで

Expresses the order of events; 'after', 'later than'.

At a glance

Noun のあとで means "after [noun]". It says that one action happens after an event, such as a class, a meal or work.

[Noun] の あとで、[action]。

授業じゅぎょうのあとで、図書館としょかんへ行いきます。 After class, I'll go to the library.


How to form it

Put の between the noun and あとで. The action that comes after goes at the end.

Attaches to Pattern Example Meaning
Noun Noun + の + あとで 仕事しごとのあとで after work
Noun Noun + の + あとで 食事しょくじのあとで after a meal
Verb (different pattern) た-form + あとで 食たべたあとで after eating

Register: あとで itself is neutral. The verb at the end decides the politeness.

Examples

  • 朝あさご飯はんのあとで、歯はを磨みがきます。

    After breakfast, I brush my teeth.

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