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:
ato aji aftertaste
gogo PM
kigengo A.D.
kongo after this, from now on
saigo last
sengo post-war
shigo after death

links:
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Last ∆ on 26 June 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.