〜あとで — JLPT N5 Grammar

〜あとで

JLPT N5

Meaning

After doing

Explanation

V-ta form / Noun + の + あとで

Examples

ご飯を食べたあとで、薬を飲みます。

📐 Formation

Form	Pattern	Example
Affirmative	〜あとで	See examples above
Negative	〜あとで → change ending	Practice with different verbs

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

「〜あとで」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「〜あとで」mean?+

「〜あとで」means "After doing". V-ta form / Noun + の + あとで It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.

How do you use 「〜あとで」?+

Example: ご飯を食べたあとで、薬を飲みます。.

Is 「〜あとで」on the JLPT N5?+

Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.

Practice 「〜あとで」 in context

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