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〜後で (ato de)

After...

Structure

Verb (Ta-form) / Noun + の + 後で

Explanation

Used to indicate that an action is performed after another action is completed. It is very important to remember that the verb uses the Ta-form (past) before 'ato de'.

Examples

勉強した後で、映画を見ます。
Benkyou shita ato de, eiga o mimasu.
After studying, I will watch a movie.
仕事の後で、飲みに行きましょう。
Shigoto no ato de, nomi ni ikimashou.
After work, let's go for a drink.