直後
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Noun meaning 'immediately after' or 'right after'. Often used with 『の』 (no, possessive) to connect events, e.g., 『事故の直後』 (jiko no chokugo, 'immediately after the accident').
Theme
User and their coworker Aiko are discussing a recent meeting at the office, focusing on what happened right after it ended.
直後
ちょくご
immediately following
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'direct' (直) 'after' (後) event—like a movie scene that cuts immediately to the next. 'Direct after' → 直後 (chokugo, 'immediately following').
Cultural Note
In Japanese news or storytelling, 『直後』 (chokugo, 'immediately following') is often used to describe events that happen right after something significant, such as 『地震の直後』 (jishin no chokugo, 'immediately after the earthquake'), emphasizing the quick succession.
Forms
Base: 直後Noun meaning 'immediately after' or 'right after'. Often used with 『の』 (no, possessive) to connect events, e.g., 『事故の直後』 (jiko no chokugo, 'immediately after the accident').