This is the 42nd most frequent Korean word.


"후" means "after" or "later" in English.


'후' in this sentence is used as a suffix to express 'after' or 'following' the action of having a meal.

식사를 한 후에 산책을 했어요.

After having a meal, I took a walk.


Here, '후' implies the sequence of events, denoting something that occurs subsequent to another action.

그는 일을 끝낸 후 집으로 갔습니다.

He went home after finishing his work.


In this context, '후' denotes the time directly following an activity, emphasizing a habitual action done right after.

운동 후에는 항상 스트레칭을 합니다.

After exercising, I always stretch.