後
のち
nochi
JLPT N59 strokesKanjiLevel 6 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
後 is the kanji for "Back / Later / Behind". A common reading is のち (nochi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Back / Later / Behind
Also : Back · Later · Behind
Readings
kunのち/ nochikunうし.ろ/ ushirokunうしろ/ ushirokunあと/ atokunおく.れる/ okureruonご/ goonこう/ kou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
A person standing behind a step — they're positioned behind you, watching your back. The shape shows the space left behind when you move forward.
Reading ·
ご (go) sounds like 'go' — when someone says 'go,' they're already behind you pushing you forward.
Example Sentences
授業の後でカフェへ行きます。
じゅぎょうのあとでかふぇへいきます。
I go to a café after class.
後ろを向いてください。
うしろをむいてください。
Please turn around.
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