後
後·after, behind
- On-yomi
- ゴコウ
- Kun-yomi
- あとうし.ろのち
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 後ろ | うしろ | behind |
| 午後 | ごご | p.m. |
| 後で | あとで | later |
| 最後 | さいご | the last |
Example sentences
後でメールを送ります。
あとでめーるをおくります。
I will send an email later.
わたしの後ろに座ってください。
わたしのうしろにすわってください。
Please sit behind me.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 午後 as *ごあと instead of ごご
Memory aid
Picture it
A person walking (彳) with tiny steps, dragging a foot: always coming behind.
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