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GrammarJLPT N3
after (a period of time)
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. after (a period of time)
This grammatical expression is used after a time word to mean "for the first time in [a period of time]." For example, it can express doing something for the first time in three years, indicating a gap since the last occurrence.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

But then, the venue sold out for the first time in two years!

Sentence 2

He laughed and said, "I went running for the first time in ages and got a cramp."

Sentence 3

My senior invited me out, saying "Let's grab drinks — it's been a while."

Sentence 4

We heard from a client saying they'd like to come visit for the first time in a year.

Sentence 5

My mom met me at the door and said, "It's been so long since you've been home."