Yukimoji - Learn Japanese

VocabJLPT N5

afterwards

ExpressionNounAdverb

Definitions

1. after that
2. afterwards

This phrase means "after that" or "afterward," and is used to sequence events in a story or explanation. It connects two events in time, indicating that something happened following a previously mentioned event.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I felt lighter, and slept really well after that.

Sentence 2

So, what happened after that?

Sentence 3

"I'll take it from there," he said.

Sentence 4

She said "I don't know," and then laughed.

Sentence 5

She cried, then said "thank you."