Grammar Info

N4 Lesson 2: 9/17

(あと)After, Later

Structure

Verb[た]+ あと
Noun + + あと
(あと) + Phrase
Verb + のは + あと

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About あとで

In Japanese, あとで is a combination of the noun (あと) (behind), and the particle (with). When these words are linked, they form an adverbial phrase which is used to express 'after', or 'later'. As with 's standard meaning of 'with', あとで is simply highlighting that something will happen, 'with' the 'after/behind' part of something.

To use あとで, attach it to the end of any past-tense verb, noun followed by , or verb followed by のは (nominalization).

Fun Fact

The reason that (あと) is translated as both 'after', and 'behind', is because sequences of events in Japanese behave similarly to a train. When the head of the train (one action) passes a specific point, there are still potentially many carriages (other actions) coming 'after', or 'behind' it.

(あと) may also be used to alter the meaning of an entire phrase, by appearing at the front. This nuance is just that (A) will happen (at some point) after now.


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Examples

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    またあとで()ましょう

    Let's meet again later.

    勉強(べんきょう)したあとで(あそ)んでいい

    It is ok to play after you study.

    あとで()(もの)()きます。

    I will go shopping later.

    あとで(はなし)がある

    We will talk later.

    食事(しょくじ)のあとで、お(さら)(あら)なくてはいけない

    I have to wash dishes after a meal.

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あとで – Grammar Discussion

Most Recent Replies (6 in total)

  • Meatdog

    Meatdog

    What is the difference in meaning between Verb[た]+ あとで and Verb + のは + あとで?

  • AntTM

    AntTM

    Why it’s またあとで、会いましょう。and not またのあとで、会いましょう。in the first examples ?
    And also what is the difference in nuance between Verb[た]+ あとで and Verb + のは + あとで ?

  • BreadmanNin

    BreadmanNin

    I’m not qualified to answer your second question, but for the first:
    のあと is only used when connecting あと to a noun. また means “again”. It is not a noun. またあと translates fairly directly to “~again later”. For further reading on また, see また (JLPT N4) | Bunpro.

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