Meaning
Continues a sequence with the next event.
Formation
- It opens the next sentence and stresses the order of events
When to use it
- Core use
- Continues a sequence with the next event
Examples
13 sentences-
宿題をしました。それからテレビを見ました
I did my homework. After that, I watched television.
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駅で友だちに会いました。それから映画館へ行きました
I met a friend at the station. Then we went to the cinema.
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駅で切符を買いました。それから、電車に乗りました
I bought a ticket at the station. Then I boarded the train.
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小さな荷物を運びます。それから受付で名前を書きます
First I will carry the small luggage. Then I will write my name at reception.
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青い封筒を選びます。それから手紙を入れます
First I will choose a blue envelope. Then I will put a letter inside.
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古い雑誌を捨てます。それから部屋を掃除します
First I will throw away the old magazines. Then I will clean the room.
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台所の窓を開けます。それから料理を始めます
First I will open the kitchen window. Then I will start cooking.
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旅行の写真を見ます。それから友達に電話します
First I will look at the travel photos. Then I will call my friend.
5 more examples
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短い手紙を書きます。それから切手を貼ります
First I will write a short letter. Then I will put on a stamp.
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友達の話を聞きます。それから自分の経験を話します
First I will listen to my friend's story. Then I will talk about my own experience.
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駅の名前を覚えます。それから地図を見ます
First I will memorize the station name. Then I will look at the map.
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家の鍵を探します。それから家を出ます
First I will look for the house key. Then I will leave the house.
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晩ご飯の準備をします。それから家族を呼びます
First I will prepare dinner. Then I will call the family.
Important notes
- それから means 'after that' or adds one more item: それから、パンも買ってください (and also buy some bread).
Common mistakes
- それから does not mean 'so' or 'therefore'; for a result use それで or だから.
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