Explanation
Indicates an action that takes place after another action.
Formation
Verb-た form + あとで
Detailed explanation
The たあとで grammar point is used to indicate that one action takes place after another action is completed. It means 'after' or 'after doing' in English. The formation is created with the た form (past tense) of a verb, followed by あとで (ato de).
Examples
宿題をしたあとで、テレビを見ました。
Shukudai wo shita ato de, terebi wo mimashita.
After doing my homework, I watched TV.
朝ごはんを食べたあとで、歯を磨きます。
Asagohan wo tabeta ato de, ha wo migakimasu.
After eating breakfast, I brush my teeth.
仕事が終わったあとで、ジムに行く予定です。
Shigoto ga owatta ato de, jimu ni iku yotei desu.
After finishing work, I plan to go to the gym.
映画を見たあとで、カフェでコーヒーを飲みました。
Eiga wo mita ato de, kafe de koohii wo nomimashita.
After watching the movie, I drank coffee at a cafe.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.