Kanji
N5 9 strokes Grade 2 freq #26

behind, back, later

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

step gyōninben

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

afternoon; p.m.
from now on; hereafter
end; conclusion
postwar period; period after Second World War
second half; latter half
immediately following
support; backing
succession
successor
after the end (of something)

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

behind; rear
back; behind

Example sentences

He came to meet me yesterday afternoon.

He will be coming to see me this afternoon.

He cut a poor figure after his long illness.

He continued his work after a short break.