N1
じご (jigo)
爾後
thereafter; subsequently; from that point on
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A formal and somewhat archaic adverb used in written language, indicating that something happened or continued after a specific event or point in time. Often found in official documents or literature. (特定の時点や出来事の「その後」を示す、やや改まった文章語。ビジネス文書や法律文書などで使われることが多い。)
📝 Example Sentences
契約締結爾後、双方の協力関係が深まった。
Thereafter, following the conclusion of the contract, the cooperative relationship between both parties deepened.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "爾後"!
彼は事故で怪我を負ったが、_______順調に回復している。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「爾後」は特定の時点（ここでは事故）以降の出来事を述べる際に使われる、改まった表現です。「今後」や「将来的」は未来を指し、「その後」はより口語的な表現です。
English: 「爾後」 is a formal expression used to describe events occurring after a specific point in time (here, the accident). '今後' and '将来的' refer to the future, and 'その後' is a more colloquial term.
English: 「爾後」 is a formal expression used to describe events occurring after a specific point in time (here, the accident). '今後' and '将来的' refer to the future, and 'その後' is a more colloquial term.
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