What it means
後で means “after doing” or “after something happens.” It is used after a verb in the past form to show that the following action happens later. It can also follow a noun with の to mean “after [that event].” The expression usually presents the first event as completed before the next action.
Usage note
When 後で follows a noun, の is required, as in 授業の後で. Do not confuse it with あとで used by itself to mean “later,” which does not attach directly to a noun or verb in the same way.
How to use it
授業の後で、図書館へ行きました。
After class, I went to the library.
宿題をした後で、テレビを見ました。
After doing homework, I watched television.
授業の後で、図書館へ行った。
After class, I went to the library.
宿題をした後で、テレビを見た。
After doing homework, I watched television.
Example sentences
朝ご飯を食べた後で、薬を飲みます。
After eating breakfast, I take my medicine.
図書館で本を借りた後で、家へ帰ります。
After borrowing a book at the library, I will return home.
仕事が終わった後で、母