Mnemonic
A postman carefully carries a rare cocoon through a dark alley. A ninja has been stalking him from behind for blocks. Every time the postman glances back, the ninja vanishes—always behind, never seen, waiting to snatch that precious cocoon.
Additional thoughts
Picture the postman nervously clutching the glowing cocoon while the ninja's shadow flickers just behind him. The 'behind' concept is reinforced by the ninja always being one step back, unseen.Quick recall
A ninja lurks behind a postman carrying a stolen cocoon.Details
The keyword for 後 is behind. This kanji conveys the concept of being at the back, coming after, or following in time or space. It can refer to physical position, as in being located to the rear of something, or it can indicate a temporal sense of "later" or "afterward." It is one of the most commonly used kanji for expressing what comes after or what is left in the wake of something.
- On'yomi
- ご、こう
- Kun'yomi
- のち、うし.ろ、うしろ、あと、おく.れる