N4
たあとで - after doing ~
〜たあとで
Meaning
Marks an action that happens after another one has finished.
Explanation
Attached to a verb's た-form, あとで says the main action happens after the first one is complete. With a noun instead of a verb, の後で works the same way ("after [noun]").
Formation
Verb (た-form) + あとで / Noun + の後で
Examples
- 宿題をしたあとで遊びます。
しゅくだいをしたあとであそびます。
I play after doing my homework.
- 仕事の後で買い物に行きました。
しごとのあとでかいものにいきました。
I went shopping after work.
Grammar explanations and example sentences written for NihongoTech.