How to use 以降 (いこう)

Meaning of 以降

The Japanese verb "以降" (いこう, ikou) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. From now on / After this: Used to indicate a starting point in time from which something continues or changes.
    • Example: 明日から学校は夏休み以降です。
    • Translation: School will be on summer break from tomorrow.
  2. Since / After: Refers to all time or events following a particular point or event.
    • Example: 2000年以降、技術は急速に進歩しました。
    • Translation: Technology has advanced rapidly since 2000.
  3. Remaining / Rest: Can refer to what is left or remains after a certain point or event.
    • Example: ケーキは半分以降食べていいですよ。
    • Translation: You can eat the remaining half of the cake.

Learn 以降 from Animes

Dialogue

（リザ･ホークアイ）傷の男の目撃情報は
(Riza Hawkeye) Regarding the sightings of Scar

👉👉エルリック兄弟の 一件以降皆無です
Ever since the incident with the Elric brothers, there has been none

（ジャン･ハボック） もうイーストシティ には いないんじゃないんすか？
(Jean Havoc) Maybe he's no longer in East City?

（ロイ･マスタング） いてもらわねば困る
(Roy Mustang) We need him here; it would be troublesome otherwise.

は？
What?

中央で持て余した事件を 解決できれば
If I can resolve the cases that are piling up in Central

私の株も上がるというものだ
my standing will also rise.

フッ
Hmph.