Verb た あとで JLPT N5

Formation

Verb-た form + あとで

Explanation

The たあとで grammar point is used to indicate that one action takes place after another action is completed. It means 'after' or 'after doing' in English. The formation is created with the た form (past tense) of a verb, followed by あとで (ato de).

Example sentences

• 宿題をしたあとで、テレビを見ました。

  After doing my homework, I watched TV.

  Shukudai wo shita ato de, terebi wo mimashita.

• 朝ごはんを食べたあとで、歯を磨きます。

  After eating breakfast, I brush my teeth.

  Asagohan wo tabeta ato de, ha wo migakimasu.

• 仕事が終わったあとで、ジムに行く予定です。

  After finishing work, I plan to go to the gym.

  Shigoto ga owatta ato de, jimu ni iku yotei desu.

• 映画を見たあとで、カフェでコーヒーを飲みました。

  After watching the movie, I drank coffee at a cafe.

  Eiga wo mita ato de, kafe de koohii wo nomimashita.