Let’s learn what it means
The expression “〜あとで” indicates that the action is taken after some point in the past.
- Meaning: Indicates that an action occurs after a specific point in the past.
- In English: After〜 / Later〜 / Following〜
- Conjunction:
V(タ形) + あとで
N + のあとで - JLPT Level: N5
Textbooks in which this sentence pattern appears
The sentence pattern of “〜あとで” can be studied in the following textbooks.
Minna no Nihongo beginner’s level Lesson 34
Dekiru Nihongo Beginner’s level Lesson 5
Example sentences
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Verbal Sentences
- 映画を見たあとで、友達とディナーに行きました。
After seeing the movie, I went to dinner with friends - 仕事が終わったあとで、買い物に行きます。
After work, I go shopping. - 音楽を聞いたあとで、勉強します。
After listening to music, I study. - お風呂に入ったあとで、本を読みます。
After taking a bath, I read a book. - 昼ごはんを食べたあとで、歯を磨きます。
After eating lunch, I brush my teeth.
Noun phrase
- 宿題のあとで、ゲームをしました。
After homework, I played a game. - ランチのあとで、散歩に行きます。
After lunch, I go for a walk. - 会議のあとで、ランチを食べました。
After the meeting, I had lunch. - 買い物のあとで、家に帰ります。
After shopping, I go home. - 昼食のあとで、コーヒーを飲みます。
After lunch, I drink coffee.
シャワーを浴びたあとで、夜のスキンケアをします。
It means, “After showering, I take care of my skin for the night.”
夜にするルーティーンはありますか?
Do you have a nighttime routine?
シャワーを浴びたあとで、夜のスキンケアをします。
After showering, I take care of my skin for the night.
だから肌がきれいなんですね。
That’s why your skin is so beautiful.
映画のあとで、カフェに行きます。
It means, “After the movie, I (will) go to a cafe.”
今週末の予定は何ですか?
What are your plans for this weekend?
映画のあとで、カフェに行きます。
After the movie, I will go to a cafe.
僕も映画を見たいと思っていました。
I wanted to watch a movie too.
じゃあ、一緒に行きませんか?
Then, would you like to go with me?
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