How to Say ‘After / later’ in Japanese
後
go
[goh]
💬 Usage Tip: Means “after/later.” Often attaches to a time word: [一か月後] (one month later), [この後] (after this).
🇯🇵 In Japan: You’ll hear time + [後] a lot when doctors explain next steps: when to return, when to recheck tests, or when to adjust medicine.
Phrase Breakdown
後
go
[goh]
after; later
Means “after” (time) or “later.” Often used for scheduling follow-ups and monitoring: 〜後 (after ~), e.g., 一週間後, 一か月後. Read as ご (go) in time expressions.
検査の後、医師から説明があります。
After the test, the doctor will explain (the results).
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