Meaning
This pattern describes the order of two actions or events. Use the past tense form (た-form) of a verb before 後で, or attach の to a noun before 後で. The tense of the entire sentence is determined by the verb in the second clause. The verb before 後で must always be in た-form to indicate completion of the first action.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 動詞 | 動詞（た形） 後で |
| 名词 | 名詞の 後で |
Examples
-
空港で チェックインした 後で、買い物を します。
After checking in at the airport, I will go shopping. -
仕事が 終わった 後で、友達と お酒を 飲みに 行きました。
After work finished, we went to have drinks with friends. -
授業の 後で 休みます。
After class, I rest.
Summary
- Always use た-form (past tense) before 後で to show the first action is completed
- For nouns, add の before 後で (e.g., 授業の後で = after class)
- The sentence tense is determined by the second verb, not by 後で itself