後 Kanji – behind
The Japanese kanji 後 can mean behind, back, later.
Meaning and Readings
How is 後 read?
後 has the onyomi readings ゴ, コウ and the kunyomi readings のち, うしろ, うしろ, あと, おくれる.
In romaji, these readings can be written as go, kou, nochi, ushiro, ato, okureru.
Common Japanese Words Using 後
These common Japanese words contain 後. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 以後（いご） — after this, from now on, hereafter
- 午後（ごご） — afternoon, p.m.
- 後（あと） — behind, rear
- 後（のち） — later, afterwards
- 後ろ（うしろ） — back, behind, rear
- 後ろ姿（うしろすがた） — (a person's) appearance from behind, person as seen from behind, back view, retreating figure
- 後ろ盾（うしろだて） — backing, support, backer, supporter, patron, sponsor
- 後遺症（こういしょう） — prognostic symptoms, after-effect, sequela
- 後援（こうえん） — support, backing
- 後押し（あとおし） — pushing, support, backing, supporter, backer