This is the 1304th most frequent Japanese word.
直後
"Immediately after."
In this sentence, "直後" is used to describe the immediate aftermath of an event.
地震の直後に避難を開始しました。
We started evacuating immediately after the earthquake.
Here, "直後" indicates a strict temporal period directly following the conclusion of an event.
試験終了直後に退出することはできません。
You cannot leave immediately after the exam ends.
"直後" in this context highlights an action occurring immediately after another event.