その後
sono go
Common
N4
adverb
Translations
1.
after that
2.
thereafter
Notes
The phrase 'その後' is commonly used in narratives or explanations to indicate a sequence of events. It is neutral in formality and can be used in both spoken and written Japanese.
Tags
#time
#sequence
#narrative
Examples
映画を見た。その後、食事に行った。
Eiga o mita. Sono go, shokuji ni itta.
We watched a movie. After that, we went for a meal.
彼は大学を卒業した。その後、海外で働き始めた。
Kare wa daigaku o sotsugyō shita. Sono go, kaigai de hataraki hajimeta.
He graduated from university. After that, he started working abroad.
雨が止んだ。その後、虹が出た。
Ame ga yanda. Sono go, niji ga deta.
The rain stopped. After that, a rainbow appeared.