(のち)

のち
noun
later, afterwards
1. later, afterwards, subsequently
A point in time after the present or after a reference point.
I'll contact you later.
(のち)ほど = later (polite)
It will probably clear up after the rain.
Common weather forecast expression
After graduation, I went abroad.
After the accident, safety measures were reviewed.
I will give a detailed report after the meeting.
2. future, later time
The time to come; future circumstances.
I haven't thought about what comes later.
To leave one's name for future generations.
(のち)() = future generations, posterity
It became a big problem later on.
We don't yet know what effect this decision will have in the future.
Looking back on it later, I think that event was an important experience.

USAGE: (のち) is a more formal/literary way to say 'after' or 'later' compared to (あと). It's commonly used in weather forecasts and formal writing.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • (のち) (after ~)
  • (のち) (later, subsequently)
  • (のち)ほど (later - polite)
  • (のち)() (future generations, posterity)

WEATHER EXPRESSIONS:

CONTRAST:

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