JLPT N1 Advanced
事後
Occurring after the fact or post-event
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事前 jizen - its direct antonym, meaning "beforehand"
Noun (often used with の or に)
After the Fact" / "Post-Event
Refers to the period following an event, often implying actions taken retrospectively rather than proactively.
Example
A なぜ 事前 に 相談 して くれなかった ん です か ？
B すみません 、 事後報告 に なって しまい ました 。
[A:] Why didn't you consult me beforehand? [B:] I'm sorry, it ended up being a report after the fact.
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