後
After, Behind
JLPT N5 · #29 of 101📖 Readings
On'yomi (Chinese reading)
ゴ · コウ
Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)
あと · うし-ろ
📝 Example Words
- 午後 (ごご) - afternoon
💡 About This Kanji
後 is a JLPT N5 kanji meaning "after, behind." It belongs to the time group and is one of the first kanji Japanese learners study. The on'yomi reading ゴ is used in compound words (jukugo), while the kun'yomi reading あと appears in native Japanese words.
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