No. 422 in Japanese
その後
"その後" means "after that" or "since then."
In a sentence
事故が起きた後、その後の調査で原因が特定された。
After the accident occurred, the cause was identified in the subsequent investigation.
Indicates a subsequent time period or event following the accident.
彼は転職して、その後仕事にとても満足している。
He changed jobs, and since then, he has been very satisfied with his work.
Refers to the time interval following his job change.
その後、彼女は長い間戻ってこなかった。
After that, she did not return for a long time.
Marks the period following a referenced event.
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