# 後

> 後: behind, back, after, later, rear, succeed

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- **On'yomi readings**: ゴ, コウ
- **Kun'yomi readings**: のち, うし.ろ, うしろ, あと, おく.れる
- **Meanings**: behind, back, after, later, rear, succeed

## Notes

This kanji combines the radicals for step and winter, representing a slow trailing movement. It is a common JLPT N4 character frequently used in words like kogo (later) or ushiro (behind). It contrasts with the kanji for front (mae).