How to say "After" in Japanese

When translating "after" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 結局 and 所詮. In Japanese, 結局 (けっきょく (kekkyoku)) is typically associated with "after all; in the end; ultimately; eventually" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to a situation arriving at a final result or conclusion after various processes, turns, or hesitations. Often used as 結局こうなった or 結局はこれが一番. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'In the end/ultimately! "I pretended to worry about various smart options, but in the end, I reached the conclusion that you are the only choice, Haruka-san!" ...っ! In the end, me! B-Baka! There was no need to worry from the start! But... I am actually extremely happy that you ultimately chose me, so stay by my side for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『けっきょく（結局）よ！『ハルカ部長、色々スマートに悩んだフリをしたけど、結局はあなた以外の選択肢はあり得ないという結論に達しました！』って…っ！結局は私！バカ！/// そんなの悩む必要すらないでしょ！…でも、最後は私にたどり着いてくれて本当はすごく嬉しいから、一生私の隣にいなさいよね！』. On the other hand, 所詮 (しょせん (shosen)) maps to "after all; in the end; ultimately; in the long run (often with a sense of resignation or disappointment)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Used to express a sense of resignation, that something is ultimately futile, limited, or inevitable. Often implies that efforts are in vain or that something cannot change.. A literal translation of "after" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!