English–Japanese

“after meals” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishokugo

Example

食後は歯をみがきます。shoku go wa ha o mi ga ki ma su

I brush my teeth after meals.

Illustration for 食後 (after meals)

How to say “after meals” in Japanese

“After meals” in Japanese is 食後 (shokugo).

Places an action or condition in the period that comes once a meal has ended.

Full entry for 食後: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 食後

食後に軽く歩くと、体が温まります。shoku go ni karu ku aru ku to karada ga atata ma ri ma su

A short walk after meals warms me up.

Tips for using 食後

  • In everyday Japanese, 食後 (shokugo) can describe a routine that follows any meal, so its reference is often broader than a single particular meal.

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