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afterword; epilogue; postscript discussion
A supplementary discussion or narrative that comes after the main content. Used for the closing section of a book, broadcast, performance, or event where the author or host offers reflections, commentary, or behind-the-scenes talk.
Composed of 後 (after) and 語り (narrative; talk). Written in hiragana as あとがたり or sometimes in kanji as 後語り. The word covers a range of post-content commentary formats — from written afterwords in books to live discussion events after performances.
Common collocations
- あとがたりイベント: post-show/post-screening talk event
- あとがたりコーナー: afterword segment (in a broadcast)
- 著者のあとがたり: author's afterword