after doing ~

Beginner

10-15 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates sequential actions - one action happens after another.

[Te-form] + から

宿題をしてから、遊びます。

Shukudai wo shite kara, asobimasu.

After doing homework, I'll play.

ご飯を食べてから、出かけました。

Gohan wo tabete kara, dekakemashita.

After eating, I went out.

Shows clear sequence. First action must complete before second.

～てもいいです

may do ~, it's okay to do ~

～てはいけません

must not do ~, not allowed to do ~

～なければなりません

must do ~, have to do ~

～なくてもいいです

don't have to do ~, don't need to do ~

JLPTBooks Editorial Team

Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 10

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