放課後
Meanings
1
after school
Refers to the time after classes end for the day. Used both as a noun and adverbially.
I study in the library after school.
I look forward to club activities after school.
Usage patterns
- 放課後に〈動詞〉to do something after school
I played soccer with friends after school.
- 放課後まで〈動詞〉to do something until after school (i.e. wait until school lets out)
I waited until after school to meet the teacher.