A。そこで B。 JLPT N2 Neutral

~sokode

Expresses 'therefore' or 'because of that'.

"So, at that point" - narrative, marks the next logical step in a story.

Formation

A + そこで + B

Explanation

The A。そこで B。grammar point is used to describe the reason for an action or situation in the A part and the result or decision made in the B part. It can be translated as 'therefore' or 'because of that' in English.

Example sentences

明日は試験があります。そこで今晩勉強しようと思います。

There is an exam tomorrow. Therefore, I plan to study tonight.

Ashita wa shiken ga arimasu. Soko de konban benkyou shiyou to omoimasu.
このレストランは混んでいます。そこで別の場所でランチを食べましょう。

This restaurant is crowded. Therefore, let's eat lunch at a different place.

Kono resutoran wa kondeimasu. Soko de betsu no basho de ranchi wo tabemashou.
彼女はアレルギーがある。そこで彼女のために別の料理を作ります。

She has an allergy. Therefore, I'll cook a different dish for her.

Kanojo wa arerugii ga aru. Soko de kanojo no tame ni betsu no ryouri wo tsukurimasu.
傘を持っていない。そこで雨が止むまで待ちます。

I don't have an umbrella. Therefore, I'll wait until the rain stops.

Kasa wo motte inai. Soko de ame ga yamu made machimasu.

Therefore (Formal Cause-Result)

A。したがって B。 JLPT N2