Japanese word

直後

Pronunciation

Romajichokugo

Meaning

  • nounright after

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.

Illustration for 直後 (right after)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Points to the time immediately following an event or point in time.

Common phrases

  • 到着の直後tō chaku no choku go

    immediately after arrival

  • 直後にchoku go ni

    immediately afterward

Similar words

後ato: A later time that follows an event or a point in time and may include a longer interval.

Definition in Japanese

ある出来事や時点のすぐあと。a ru de ki goto ya ji ten no su gu a to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 直後 (chokugo, "immediately after") combines 直 (choku, "direct") with 後 (go, "after").

Usage tips

  • 直後 (chokugo) can sound more formal than すぐあと (sugu ato), making the shorter phrase a frequent choice in relaxed conversation.

Opposites

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