• 後あと — after
• 後うしろ — behind
• 最後さいご — last
• 後悔こうかい — regret
• 後半こうはん — second half
• 以後いご — from now on, hereafter

後 combines elements meaning “step” and “thread/tie” suggesting lagging behind. It often implies sequence — what comes later in time or space.

彼かれは 後あとで来きます。
He will come later.

車くるまの後うしろに立たたないでください。
Don't stand behind the car.

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