〜てから | indicates that one action occurs after another action is completed

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜てから (Verb てから〜): indicates that one action occurs after another action is completed.

See example sentences below.

〜てから at a glance

At a glance

〜てから

~te kara

Sequence

Expression: 〜てから
Reading: ~te kara
Natural meaning: indicates that one action occurs after another action is completed
Typical use: Sequence

Core meaning

indicates that one action occurs after another action is completed

Example 1

手を洗ってから、ご飯を食べます。

Translation

I eat after washing my hands.

Example 2

宿題をしてから、遊びに行きます。

Translation

I go out to play after doing my homework.