It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 後 (あと) ato
Meaning: Generally, it can mean “after,” “later,” or “behind.”
It can also mean “after this,” “in the future,” etc. In addition to indicating position or status, it also means “remaining” or “leftover.”
Examples
- 後には戻れない。 I can’t go back. / There’s no way but forward. / There is no retreat.
- 後四日しかない。 We have only four days left.
- 後片付けもする。 He also cleans up afterward (“does the afterward-cleanup”).
- 今、午後四時です。 It’s 4:00pm now.
- 十日後に帰ります。 I’ll be back in ten days.
- 午後、会議がある。 There is a meeting in the afternoon.
- 午後の会議、出る？ Are you going to be at this afternoon’s meeting?
- 午後十時に着陸する land at 10 PM
- 午後十時に離陸する take off at 10 PM
- 彼に背くと後が恐い Watch your back if you offend him.
- 後で電話しますね。 I’ll telephone you later.