JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
後 — behind
- Reading
- ゴ・コウ・のち・うし.ろ・うしろ・あと・おく.れる
- Meaning
- behind; back; later
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
後 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ゴ・コウ・のち・うし.ろ・うしろ・あと・おく.れる and it means behind; back; later. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
後 appears in everyday japanese words such as 後 (afterwards), 後 (afterwards) and 後悔 (regret).
Japanese words containing 後
Frequently asked questions
What does 後 mean in Japanese?
後 means behind; back; later in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 後 read?
後 is read ゴ・コウ・のち・うし.ろ・うしろ・あと・おく.れる. Reading it inside real words — 後 and 後 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 後 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 後 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 後 in a word?
A common word containing 後 is 後 (うしろ) — "afterwards". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 後 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 後 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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