What it means
てから connects two actions and means that the second action happens after the first action is completed. It presents the actions in a clear sequence, with the action before てから occurring first. The verb before てから must be in the te-form.
Usage note
てから is used with verbs, not directly with nouns or adjectives. Do not use the dictionary form immediately before から for this meaning.
How to use it
Verb (て-form)から
私は朝ご飯を食べてから、学校へ行きました。
I went to school after eating breakfast.
Verb (て-form)から
私は朝ご飯を食べてから、学校へ行った。
I went to school after eating breakfast.
Example sentences
薬を飲んでから、少し休みます。
After taking the medicine, I will rest for a while.
電気を消してから、部屋を出ます。
After turning off the lights, I leave the room.
手を洗ってから、昼ご飯を食べます。
After washing my hands, I eat lunch.
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