Translation of Japanese word "直後" to English
直後
ちょくご
[chokugo]
IPA: /tɕokɯɡo/
How to use
直後 (chokugo) — 'immediately after / right after'. 卒業の直後 — immediately after graduation. Antonym: 直前 (chokuzen) — immediately before.
🇬🇧 English
immediately after
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 直後
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちょくご
Romaji Transcription: chokugo
Example Sentences
直後は疲れが溜まります。
ちょくごは つかれが たまります。
I get tired immediately after.
直後は忘れることが多いです。
ちょくごは わすれることが おおいです。
I often forget immediately after.
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Common phrases
- 地震の直後— immediately after earthquake
- 卒業の直後— immediately after graduation
- 事故の直後— immediately after accident
Frequency rank: #564 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "直後" mean?▼
The Japanese word "直後" means "immediately after" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "直後"?▼
The word "直後" is read as "ちょくご" (chokugo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to something that happens immediately after something else.".
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