仕事の後
shigoto no ato
仕事の後 (shigoto no ato) is the Japanese phrase for "after work".
This phrase refers to the period of time following the completion of one's professional duties for the day.
Which one should you use?
While 仕事の後 is a standard way to say "after work", you can use 仕事が終わったら (once work is finished) to more naturally describe a sequence of events. For formal contexts, such as referring to the time after leaving the office, the expression 退社後 is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 仕事の後 as an adverbial phrase to specify when an action occurs, you can add the particle に to create 仕事の後に.
How do you pronounce it?
shigoto no ato
Did you know?
- In Japanese offices, the phrase お疲れ様でした 'otsukaresama deshita' is the essential ritual phrase said to colleagues as they leave 'after work'.
- The word 仕事 'shigoto' comes from the verb 仕える 'tsukaeru', meaning 'to serve', linking the idea of 'work' to a history of service to a superior.
- In Japanese business culture, the concept of 'after work' is often synonymous with 'nomikai', which are social drinking sessions with colleagues. These gatherings are frequently seen as a necessary extension of professional duties rather than true leisure time.
Examples in context
- 仕事の後集まりたい？Do you want to get together after work?The sentence is useful for asking about gathering together using 仕事の後.Tatoeba #7461995 by Ninja, translation #7418629 by CK
- 仕事の後で、一杯どう？How about going out for a drink after work?The sentence is useful for suggesting a drink using 仕事の後.Tatoeba #169135 by small_snow, translation #245352 by CK
- 仕事の後に映画見たんだ。After work I watched a movie.The sentence is useful for describing an action that occurred using 仕事の後.Tatoeba #10640695 by small_snow, translation #10640675 by Cabo
- 会議が終わった後、しばらく休憩を取ってから仕事の後に飲みに行きましょう。After the meeting is over, let's take a short break and then go for a drink after work.
- 仕事終わりにお茶でもしませんか？How about having tea after work?
- 今日は仕事後に映画館に行こうよ。Let's go to the movie theater after work today.
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Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are talking about their plans for the evening.
- 美咲 Misaki仕事の後、何か予定ある？shigoto no ato, nani ka yotei aru?Do you have any plans after work?
- 健太 Kenta特にないよ。美咲は？toku ni nai yo. misaki wa?Not really. How about you, Misaki?
- 美咲 Misaki仕事の後、一緒に買い物に行かない？shigoto no ato, issho ni kaimono ni ikanai?Do you want to go shopping together after work?
- 健太 Kentaいいね、ぜひ行こう！ii ne, zehi ikou!That sounds good, let's definitely go!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
