English–Japanese
“right after” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichokugo
Example
授業の直後に友達と話します。ju gyō no choku go ni tomo dachi to hana shi ma su
I talk with my friend right after class.
How to say “right after” in Japanese
“Right after” in Japanese is 直後 (chokugo).
Points to the time immediately following an event or point in time.
Example sentences with 直後
駅に着いた直後に、母から電話がありました。eki ni tsu i ta choku go ni haha ka ra den wa ga a ri ma shi ta
My mother called me immediately after I arrived at the station.
Tips for using 直後
- 直後 (chokugo) can sound more formal than すぐあと (sugu ato), making the shorter phrase a frequent choice in relaxed conversation.