noun
appendix; postscript; back matter
Refers to supplementary material added at the end of a book, document, or publication.
この本の後付けには、参考文献の一覧が載っている。
The appendix of this book contains a list of references.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
retrofit; post-installation; custom installation
Adding a feature, part, or equipment to something after it was originally made or installed. Often used in technical or automotive contexts.
この車には後付けのカーナビが付いている。
This car has an aftermarket navigation system installed.
古い機械に安全装置を後付けする。
We retrofit a safety device onto the old machine.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
giving a reason afterwards; making an excuse after the event
Providing a justification or explanation only after something has happened, often with a nuance of rationalization or excuse-making.
彼はいつも失敗の後付けの理由を考える。
He always thinks up reasons for his failures after the fact.
その説明は後付けに過ぎない。
That explanation is nothing more than an after-the-fact rationalization.
noun
atozuke (mahjong term)
In mahjong, a tenpai hand that has no guaranteed yaku but can gain one by drawing a specific winning tile.
後付けの手は、特定の牌を引かないと役が成立しない。
An atozuke hand won't have a valid yaku unless you draw a specific tile.