Japanese word

アフター

Pronunciation

Romajiafutā

Meaning

  • nounafter-hours get-together

Example

店が終わるとアフターに行きます。mise ga o wa ru to a fu tā ni i ki ma su

I go to an after-hours get-together when the establishment closes.

Illustration for アフター (after-hours get-together)

More examples

友人に誘われてアフターに参加しました。yū jin ni saso wa re te a fu tā ni san ka shi ma shi ta

I was invited by a friend and attended an after-hours get-together.

Core concept

Refers to spending time together socially after the main business or event has ended.

Common phrases

  • アフターに行くa fu tā ni i ku

    go to an after-hours get-together

  • アフターに誘うa fu tā ni saso u

    invite someone to an after-hours get-together

Similar words

二次会nijikai: A social gathering that takes place after the main party or event.
打ち上げuchiage: A social gathering held after an event or project has been completed.

Definition in Japanese

営業が終わった後に、客や関係者が一緒に出かけたり集まったりすること。ei gyō ga o wa tta ato ni kyaku ya kan kei sha ga is sho ni de ka ke ta ri atsu ma tta ri su ru ko to

Word origin

The Japanese noun アフター (afutā) comes from English after, meaning "later" or "afterward", with a Japanese usage for social activity following a venue's regular business.

Usage tips

  • The English phrase after-hours can modify many activities, such as after-hours events or work, whereas アフター (afutā) specifically suggests socializing after a venue has finished serving customers.

Other meanings

  • after-hours outingnoun

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