What it means
後で means “later” or “after.” It is used by itself to refer to a later time, or after a noun or a verb in the past form to show that something happens afterward. With a verb, it normally follows the た-form, as in “after doing something.” The following action can be in the present, future, or past depending on the context.
Usage note
後で can mean either “later” or “after,” so the preceding words determine the meaning. Do not confuse it with 前に, which means “before”; when 前に follows a verb, the verb normally uses the dictionary form.
How to use it
私は授業の後で、友達と図書館へ行きます。
After class, I go to the library with my friend.
私は宿題を終えた後で、映画を見ます。
After finishing my homework, I watch a movie.
私は授業の後で、友達と図書館へ行く。
After class, I go to the library with my friend.
私は宿題を終えた後で、映画を見る。
After finishing my homework, I watch a movie.
Example sentences
授業が終わった後で、図書館でレポートを書きます。
After class ends, I will write my report at the library.
母は買い物の後で、病院へ行きました。
After shopping, my mother went to the hospital.
朝ご飯を食べた後で、薬