Verb た-form + あとで + Main clause

[After Doing ~ (Clause)]

Connection: Verb た-form + あとで + Main clause

This is the clause-level use of あとで, meaning "after doing ~." The verb phrase before あとで uses the た-form (past/perfective form), and then the main clause follows.

This pattern emphasizes the sequence of actions: first action completes, then second action happens.

Structure: [Verb phrase in た-form] + あとで、[Main clause]

Note: あとで can also be used as a simple time adverb meaning "later," but this entry focuses on the embedded clause structure with a modifying verb phrase.

Examples:

ご飯を食べたあとで、散歩しました。(After eating, I took a walk.)

宿題を終えたあとで、友達と遊びます。(After finishing homework, I'll play with friends.)

映画を見たあとで、レストランに行きましょう。(After watching the movie, let's go to a restaurant.)