Japanese word

今後

Pronunciation

Romajikongo

Meaning

  • adverbfrom now on

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 今後はkon go wa

    from now on

  • 今後もkon go mo

    in the future as well

Similar words

これからkorekara: Refers to the time ahead from the present, including future events and actions.
今からimakara: Refers to the time beginning at this moment, often before an action that starts right away.

Definition in Japanese

現在を起点として、それより後の時点や期間において。gen zai o ki ten to shi te so re yo ri ato no ji ten ya ki kan ni o i te

Word origin

今後 (kongo) combines 今 (kon, "now") and 後 (go, "after") to mean the time after the present.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • in the futureadverb

Opposites

  • 今までimamadeuntil nowadverb

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