• 後あと — after; later
• 後ろうしろ — behind; back
• 最後さいご — last; end
• 後味あとあじ — aftertaste; lingering feeling
• 後半こうはん — second half; latter part
• 以後いご — from now on; hereafter

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後 combines elements meaning “step” and “thread/tie” suggesting lagging behind. It often implies sequence — what comes later in time or space.

彼かれは 後あとで来きます。
He will come later.

車くるまの後うしろに立たたないでください。
Don't stand behind the car.