No. 152 in Japanese
今後
"From now on" or "hereafter."
In a sentence
今後の計画について話し合いましょう。
Let's discuss the plans for the future.
今後 is used to indicate actions or topics that will occur from this point forward.
今後、もっと注意深く行動するべきです。
From now on, we should act with greater caution.
今後 here emphasizes a change in behavior or approach starting from the present onward.
今後の天気予報は雨が続くそうです。
The weather forecast for the future indicates ongoing rain.
In this sentence, 今後 relates to the upcoming timeframe within the forecasted period.
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