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A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient. / Something additional to the original plan or concept.

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afterthought

Source Word

afterthought

IPA(Pronunciation)

Japanese Meaning

行動後にふと思いつく考え、後付けの意見や対応 / 元々の計画や構想に追加されたもの、付け足し

As an afterthought, he reviewed the decision and realized he had overlooked a key detail.

後からの反省として、彼はその決定を見直し、重要な点を見落していたことに気づいた。

Sense（1）

A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.

She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did.

Sense（2）

Something additional to the original plan or concept.

This whole remodeling was an afterthought; we were only going to paint and call it good.

afterthoughts

（ plural ）