English–Japanese

“from now on” in Japanese

Japanese

Also以後 (igo)

Pronunciation

Romajikongo

Example

今後は気をつけます。kon go wa ki o tsu ke ma su

I will be careful from now on.

Illustration for 今後 (from now on)

How to say “from now on” in Japanese

“From now on” in Japanese is 今後 (kongo).

Marks the time after the present as the point at which an action or situation continues or begins.

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

Example sentences with 今後

今後もこの店を利用したいです。kon go mo ko no mise o ri yō shi ta i de su

I would like to continue using this store in the future.

Tips for using 今後

  • In conversation, 今後 (kongo) often sounds more formal than これから (kore kara), especially when discussing future plans or conduct.

Other Japanese words for “from now on”

以後は気をつけます。i go wa ki o tsu ke ma su

From now on, I will be careful.

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