Verb てから～ JLPT N5 Neutral
〜te kara
Express a sequence of actions or events; 'after', 'since', 'once'.
The everyday "after doing X, then..." - simple sequencing, doubles as "since" for a state that began at that point.
Formation
Verb-て形 + から
Explanation
The ～てから grammar point is used to indicate the sequence of actions or events, meaning that one action or event occurs after another. It can be translated as 'after', 'since', or 'once' in English. The て-form indicates the first action and から shows the sequence.
Example sentences
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I watched TV after doing my homework.
Shukudai wo shite kara, terebi wo mimashita.
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Let's brush our teeth after eating.
Tabete kara, ha wo migakimashou.
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I will go drinking with my friends after work is done.
Shigoto ga owatte kara, tomodachi to nomi ni ikimasu.
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I will study in the library after school is over.
Gakkou ga owatte kara, toshokan de benkyou shimasu.