後 kanji: behind, after, later
後 is a JLPT N5 kanji with 9 strokes. It is read ゴ, コウ, のち, うしろ.
- Meaning
- behind, after, later
- On'yomi
- ゴ, コウ
- Kun'yomi
- のち, うしろ, あと, -おくれる
- Strokes
- 9
- JLPT level
- N5
- School grade
- Elementary school grade 2
How to write 後: stroke order
Each step adds one stroke. The newest stroke is red and numbered at its starting point.
How to remember 後
Walking (彳) with trailing threads behind: lagging at the rear.
Words that use 後
- 後であとで - later, afterwards
- 午後ごご - afternoon, PM
Example sentence
後で電話します。
I'll call you later.
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Questions about 後
- What does 後 mean?
- 後 means behind, after, later.
- How do you read 後?
- 後 has the on'yomi ゴ, コウ and the kun'yomi のち, うしろ, あと, -おくれる.
- How many strokes does 後 have?
- 後 is written with 9 strokes. It is a JLPT N5 kanji.
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