later (on), afterwards
Verb (Past Informal) +
This structure is used to indicate that an action or state occurs after another action or event has finished. It focuses on the sequence of events.
Verb た form +
Attach
ご飯を食べた
I will go to the library after I eat.
宿題をした
I watched a movie after I finished my homework.
When using a verb, it must always be in the past informal (た form) even if the overall sentence describes a future event. This is because the first action must be 'completed' before the second action starts.
Noun + の +
This structure is used with nouns that represent an action or an event to show that something happens after that event.
Place the particle の between a noun and
食事の
I will drink coffee after the meal.
仕事の
I met my friend after work.
This can only be used with nouns that imply an action or a period of time, such as 'work', 'meal', or 'class'.