後


This is the kanji for after, later, subsequent and behind. It can also mean to be late.

on readings:
  • go
  • kou
kun readings:
  • ushi
  • nochi
  • ato
  • oku
examples:
後味 ato aji aftertaste
後の祭り ato no matsuri Too late!
後押し atooshi push, support, back
午後 gogo PM
紀元後 kigengo A.D.
今後 kongo after this, from now on
後列 kōretsu back row
最後 saigo last
戦後 sengo post-war
死後 shigo after death

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Last ∆ on 8 October 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.