Japanese phrase

あとから___人来ます。 a to ka ra ___ nin ki ma su

Meaning

___ people will arrive later.

When to use it

States that more people are expected later. The expression gives a simple update about when they will come and does not strongly emphasize a fixed schedule.

Example dialogue

今、何人いますか? ima nan nin i ma su ka

How many people are here now?

二人です。あとから四人来ます。 futa ri de su a to ka ra yo nin ki ma su

There are two people. Four more people will arrive later.

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