あと
あと
ato
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
あと (あと (ato)) means "rear". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
rear
Also : left · also · after · later · behind
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Meaning ·
Imagine a giant cat hiding behind a chair so you can't see its fluffy tail. The cat is "at" the "after" part of the chair, making "at" mean behind.
Example Sentences
食事の後で散歩した。
しょくじのあとでさんぽした。
I took a walk after the meal.
授業の後で友達と話した。
じゅぎょうのあとでともだちとはなした。
I talked with a friend after class.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
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