English–Japanese

“after school” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihōkago

Example

放課後に友だちと遊びます。hō ka go ni tomo da chi to aso bi ma su

I play with my friends after school.

Illustration for 放課後 (after school)

How to say “after school” in Japanese

“After school” in Japanese is 放課後 (hōkago).

Refers to the part of the day that follows regular school classes and is available for activities outside the lessons.

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

Example sentences with 放課後

放課後は図書館で宿題をします。hō ka go wa to sho kan de shuku dai o shi ma su

I do my homework in the library after school.

Tips for using 放課後

  • English speakers often recognize after-school in phrases such as after-school club, which helps connect 放課後 (hōkago) with organized activities after regular lessons.

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