JLPT N5 · Time and reason

Vた/Nの + 後で

Places an event after an action or event

Meaning

Places an event after an action or event.

Formation

  1. The verb takes the た form: 宿題をした後で
  2. A noun takes の: 仕事の後で

When to use it

Core use
Places an event after an action or event

Example

宿題しゅくだいしたあとテレビます

I watch television after doing my homework.

Important notes

  • Word forms and particle choice depend on the pattern's role in the sentence.

Common mistakes

  • Do not reorder or reshape the highlighted parts to match English word order.

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