Kanji · N5 · 10 strokes
後 / after
Kanji for after, behind, or later.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゴ、コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | のち、うし.ろ、あと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
後 carries the meaning after, behind, or later.
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How to write 後
Trace 後 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 後
午後ごごp.m./afternoon
後ろうしろbehind
後であとでlater
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後 in context
午後は何をしますか。
ごごはなにをしますか
What will you do in the afternoon?
トムさんはリンダさんの後ろにいます。
とむさんはりんださんのうしろにいます
Tom is behind Linda.
後で来ます。
あとできます
I'll come later.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 後 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
後 — Kanji Practice
10 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/後
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