Meaning
Adds the next related fact or action.
Formation
- It opens the second sentence, after a full stop
When to use it
- Core use
- Adds the next related fact or action
Examples
13 sentences-
朝ご飯を食べました。そして学校へ行きました
I ate breakfast. Then I went to school.
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彼は親切です。そして面白いです
He is kind. He is also interesting.
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この店の料理は安いです。そして、とてもおいしいです
The food at this restaurant is cheap. And it is very tasty.
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小さな荷物を運びます。そして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。そして手紙を入れます
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。そして部屋を掃除します
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。そして料理を始めます
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。そして友達に電話します
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。そして切手を貼ります
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。そして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。そして地図を見ます
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。そして家を出ます
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。そして家族を呼びます
First I will prepare dinner. Then I will call the family.
Important notes
- そして adds the next fact or event — 起きました。そして、朝ご飯を食べました. It can also add another quality without any time order.
Common mistakes
- It does not mean 'but' (use でも or が) and does not by itself state a cause (use それで or だから).
Check yourself
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