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～te Kara: After Doing (Sequence)

Master てから for expressing sequential actions — A is completed, then B happens. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Master てから for expressing sequential actions — A is completed, then B happens.
  • Form and connection: [Verb te-form] から、[动作B]
  • Nuance in real use: Japanese people care deeply about doing things in the right order — not just physically but socially. てから embodies this: first A, then only B. Doing things out of order can be seen as "rude" in Japan.

Form and connection

[Verb te-form] から、[动作B]

Core Explanation

Master てから for expressing sequential actions — A is completed, then B happens.

Cultural Note

Japanese people care deeply about doing things in the right order — not just physically but socially. てから embodies this: first A, then only B. Doing things out of order can be seen as "rude" in Japan.

Practical examples

Let's eat after washing our hands.
I'll play games after doing my homework.
Please think before you answer.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Verb te-form] から、[动作B]
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerLet's eat after washing our hands.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer考かんがえてから答こたえてください。 ([Verb te-form] から、[动作B])

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