After, Behind
あと (ato), うしろ (ushiro)
Interesting Fact
When the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, thousands of buildings were destroyed. Only One structure that remained standing near the hypocenter was the skeletal dome of the former Industrial Promotion Hall. Today, the building's skeletal remains have been preserved as the "Hiroshima Peace Memorial", serving as a powerful reminder of what endured after the devastation and becoming one of Japan's most significant historical landmarks.
Memory Trick
The left side looks like an ancient walking stick. On the right is a striped saint with tiny legs moving slowly. Everyone follows behind him, creating 後, the kanji for behind or after.
Readings
Onyomi: ゴ (go), コウ (kou)
Kunyomi: あと (ato), うしろ (ushiro)
Example Words
Example Sentence
授業の後で会いましょう。
じゅぎょう の あと で あいましょう。
jugyou no ato de aimashou
Let's meet after class.