てから

てから is used to indicate that one action happens after another action is completed. It emphasizes the sequence and that the second action depends on or waits for the first to finish. It is common in everyday planning and narration. Note that the verb before てから must be in its て-form (the te-form of the verb) to show the completion of the first action. The second action is usually in the present/future tense and follows the first action in time. This pattern contrasts with simply using a past tense or time expressions without the explicit ‘after’ nuance. Example sentences: 朝ごはんを食べてから学校へ行きます。 -> I go to school after eating breakfast. 宿題を終えてから友だちに電話します。 -> I will call my friend after finishing my homework. 食べてから洗い物をします。 -> I’ll do the dishes after eating.