A。したがって B。
A. Shitagatte B.
JLPT N2 Very formal, literary
Formation
A + したがって + B
Express a cause-and-effect relationship; 'therefore', 'consequently', 'so'.
When to use
Formal, literary "therefore/consequently" - written, academic, or formal speech.
Explanation
The したがって grammar point is used to express a cause-and-effect relationship between two sentences, where 'A' is the cause and 'B' is the effect, result or conclusion. It can be translated as 'therefore', 'consequently', or 'so' in English.
Example sentences
今日は雨が降っています。したがって、傘を持って行きましょう。
It is raining today. Therefore, let's bring an umbrella.
Kyou wa ame ga futteimasu. Shitagatte, kasa wo motte ikimashou.
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He is busy. Consequently, let's not contact him.
Kare wa isogashii desu. Shitagatte, kare ni renraku suru no wa yamemashou.
そのレストランは人気があります。したがって、予約しないと席がないかもしれません。
That restaurant is popular. Therefore, there might be no seats if you don't make a reservation.
Sono resutoran wa ninki ga arimasu. Shitagatte, yoyaku shinai to seki ga nai kamoshiremasen.
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The exam is coming up soon. Consequently, let's focus on studying.
Shiken ga chikai desu. Shitagatte, benkyou ni shuuchuu shimashou.