～てから

The grammar point ～てから is used to indicate that one action occurs after another action is completed. It operates under the principle of sequencing, showing that the second event cannot happen until the first one is finished.

For example, if you say 「勉強[べんきょう]してから、遊[あそ]びます」, it means 'I will play after studying.' Here, 'studying' must be completed before 'playing' can happen. This illustrates how ～てから can be useful in daily situations, planning, and expressing timelines.

• Common Usage: It's often used in daily conversation to express future plans or actions.
• Variations: Similar constructions include '～た後[あと]' which can also mean 'after doing (something).' However, ～てから tends to focus on actions rather than states.