後者
こうしゃ
kousha
nounVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

後者 (こうしゃ (kousha)) means "the latter". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

the latter

Also : the second

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Meaning ·

The word 後者 (こうしゃ) means 'the latter'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of the latter.

Example Sentences

前者と後者では意見が違う。

ぜんしゃとこうしゃではいけんがちがう。

The former and the latter have different opinions.

私は後者が好きです。

わたしはこうしゃがすきです。

I like the latter.

Kanji in this word

後
Back / Later / Behind
Kunのち、うし.ろ、うしろ
Onご、こう
JLPT N5
者
Person / Someone
Kunもの
Onしゃ
JLPT N4

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