Vocabulary

What does 後 (あと, ato) mean?

後 (あと, ato) means after, behind; later.

Quick facts
Readingあと
Romajiato
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
あと
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonato

after, behind; later

GenkiGenki 18
  1. 1noun · no-adjective behind; rear
  2. 2noun · no-adjective after; later
  3. 3noun · no-adjective remainder; the rest
  4. 4noun · adverb more (e.g. five more minutes); left
  5. 5noun · adverb also; in addition

Example sentences

  • I'll call later.

  • I take medicine after eating.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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