あと

After; afterwards; the rest; remainder

N5noun·ato

How to remember it

The kanji 後 means 'behind/after'; 'ato' is what trails behind or still remains.

Example sentences

  • 仕事の後で映画を見ます。

    しごとのあとでえいがをみます。

    I'll watch a movie after work.

  • 後で電話します。

    あとででんわします。

    I'll call you later.

Usage

Common with で (後で = later/afterwards); also means 'the rest' or 'what remains'.

Related words

終わる

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