後

One step behind the back, from "afternoon" to the new junior

The picture Someone following one step behind the back of the person who went ahead. 後 is what stays behind the back and comes later; 前 is what goes out first on the side the face is turned.

Characters

手 te The hand hiding inside 'stamp' and 'good at' Japanese 5 uses

心 kokoro Worry, relief, and downtown all share one character Japanese 5 uses

水 mizu From a glass of water to a waterproof watch, one character Japanese 5 uses

火 hi From turning the heat down to fireworks, one character Japanese 5 uses

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