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GrammarJLPT N1
after (a long process)
AdverbNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. after (a long process)
  2. 2. at the end of
  3. 3. last line (of a renga)
Used to express "in the end" or "after all that," often implying that a long or troublesome process led to an unsatisfying or unfortunate result. It typically carries a negative or exasperated tone and follows descriptions of prolonged effort or struggle.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

After agonizing over it, she finally said, "Let's break up."

Sentence 2

After chasing the dream for so long, it stayed — just in a different form.

Sentence 3

After going through the spec document thoroughly, I found gaps in the requirements.

Sentence 4

After careful consideration, we will be changing our operational procedures.

Sentence 5

After spending so long fearing the future, I ended up wasting the present.