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後

後 — behind, back, later

Learn the correct stroke order for 後 (behind), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 29 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゴgo、コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)のちnochi、うし.ろushiro、うしろushiro、あとato、おく.れるokureru
Strokes9
Radical彳
Frequency#26
Meaningsbehind, back, later

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

以後いごafter this; from now on; hereafternoun
午後ごごafternoon; p.m.noun
後ろうしろback; behind; rearnoun
後援こうえんsupport; backingnoun
後悔こうかいregret; repentance; remorsenoun
後期こうきlatter period; second half; late stagenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 後 (behind) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 彳.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 後 is #26, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

以後いご — after this; from now on; hereafter
午後ごご — afternoon; p.m.
後ろうしろ — back; behind; rear

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 後 have?

The kanji 後 (behind) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 後?

後 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 後 mean?

後 means: behind, back, later. On'yomi readings: ゴ, コウ. Kun'yomi readings: のち, うし.ろ, うしろ, あと, おく.れる.

What JLPT level is 後?

後 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.