자

Used to talk about an action that is done right after the end of one action.

Can only be used with statements.

Do not get it confused with 자 for "Let's" this one will be in the middle of a sentence.

자 vs 자마자 vs 는 대로

자 자마자 는 대로
  • Can't be used in future tense
  • More leeway in immediacy of second action
  • Only used in statements
  • Use in any tense
  • Second action happens immediately
  • Can't be used on a negative
  • Can't be used in past tense

Conjugation

Past/Present
AV (V) 가다 가자
AV (C) 먹다 먹자
Hada 하다 하자

Example Sentences

Polite

매일 일을 끝내자 너젹을 먹어요.
I eat dinner as soon as I finish work every day.