後者
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Noun used to refer to the second of two mentioned items or options. Often paired with 『前者』 (zensha, 'the former'). Example: 『AとBでは、後者が好きです』 (A to B de wa, kōsha ga suki desu, 'Between A and B, I like the latter.').
Theme
Two friends, Aya and User, are comparing two new smartphone models in a café, debating which one to buy.
後者
こうしゃ
the latter
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine two options: the first one is boring, but the 'latter' is exciting. Think of 'go-sha' (後者) as 'go' (後, 'after') + 'sha' (者, 'person / Thing') — the thing that comes after, the latter!
Cultural Note
In Japanese writing and debates, 『前者』 (zensha, 'the former') and 『後者』 (kōsha, 'the latter') are commonly used to compare two items or ideas, similar to English usage in academic or formal contexts.
Forms
Base: 後者Noun used to refer to the second of two mentioned items or options. Often paired with 『前者』 (zensha, 'the former'). Example: 『AとBでは、後者が好きです』 (A to B de wa, kōsha ga suki desu, 'Between A and B, I like the latter.').