〜あとで

After...; (to express that one action takes place after another)

1. Overview

「〜あとで」 is used to indicate that one action happens after another, similar to "after..." in English. It is typically used to describe the sequence of events, emphasizing the time relationship between two actions.

2. Meaning

Meaning: "After..." Used to express that one action takes place after another.

3. Structure

Grammar Structure:
- Verb (Past Tense た-form) + あとで
- Noun + の + あとで

Sentence Structure	Example	English Translation
Verb (た-form) + あとで	昼ごはんを食べたあとで、散歩に行きます。	After having lunch, I’ll go for a walk.
Noun + の + あとで	授業のあとで、友達と会いました。	After class, I met my friend.

4. Usage Explanation

Connection:
- For verbs, the past tense (た-form) is used; for nouns, 「の」 is added.
Usage:
- This structure is mainly used to describe the order of two actions, with the second action occurring after the completion of the first one.

5. Example Sentences

宿題を終わったあとで、テレビを見ました。
After finishing my homework, I watched TV.
会議のあとで、レストランに行きました。
After the meeting, I went to the restaurant.
本を読んだあとで、寝ます。
After reading the book, I will go to sleep.
試験のあとで、映画を見に行くつもりです。
After the exam, I plan to go watch a movie.
洗濯のあとで、部屋を掃除します。
After doing the laundry, I will clean the room.

6. Key Points to Note

「〜あとで」 emphasizes the sequence of events, so the two actions do not happen simultaneously.
Unlike other time-related expressions, 「〜あとで」 is suitable for both spoken and written Japanese when describing clear event sequences.

7. Similar Grammar

〜てから: Indicates that one action is completed before immediately starting the next action. The difference is that with 「〜てから」, there is usually little to no time gap between the two actions.
〜たあとに: Similar to 「〜あとで」 but slightly more formal.

8. Summary

「〜あとで」 is a commonly used structure for expressing the sequence of two actions in Japanese. It is appropriate for both casual and formal contexts, effectively conveying the time relationship between events.