Meaning
Shows that one action happens after another one has been completed. It usually follows the past form of a verb.
Formation
- た form + あとで: 食べたあとで
- A noun takes の: 仕事のあとで
When to use it
- Core use
- After something has finished
Example
宿題をしたあとでテレビを見ます
After doing my homework, I watch TV.
Important notes
- Pay attention to the word form before the construction and to the particles around it.
Common mistakes
- Do not translate the pattern word for word; first identify its function in the whole situation.