Korean word

직후

Pronunciation

Romanizationchiku

Meaning

  • nounimmediately after

Example

약속 직후에 전화할게.yak ssok chi ku e cheon hwa hal kke

I'll call you immediately after the appointment.

Illustration for 직후 (immediately after)

More examples

식사 직후에는 졸려요.sik ssa chi ku e neun chol lyeo yo

I get sleepy immediately after a meal.

Core concept

The first moment or short interval after something finishes.

Common phrases

  • 약속 직후yak ssok chi ku

    immediately after an appointment

  • 식사 직후sik ssa chi ku

    immediately after a meal

  • 수업 직후su eop chi ku

    immediately after class

Similar words

이후ihu: The later period beginning at a stated time or event.
끝난 뒤kkeunnan twi: The time after something has finished, with no fixed length.
바로 뒤paro twi: The moment immediately after an event.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이 끝난 바로 다음의 시간이나 순간.eo tteon i ri kkeun nan pa ro ta eu mui si ga ni na sun gan

Word origin

The word was formed as a Sino-Korean compound meaning literally direct after, which explains its precise timing.

Usage tips

  • It is useful for reading schedules, announcements, and reports because Korean often uses this concise formal time expression.

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