A。そこで B。
~sokode
JLPT N2 Neutral
Formation
A + そこで + B
Expresses 'therefore' or 'because of that'.
When to use
"So, at that point" - narrative, marks the next logical step in a story.
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
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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.
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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)
Corpus examples (54)
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He kept me waiting there for more than an hour this afternoon.
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He was a great statesman and was elected president.
その古い家には一つしかベッドがなかった。そこでわれわれはかわるがわるそこに眠った。
The old cottage had only one bed, so we all took turns sleeping in it.
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He went to the park, where he took a rest.
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He has lain there for an hour.
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We went to Rome, where we stayed a week.
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We camped there for a week.
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We went together to Laramie, and there we parted.
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I do not like Mary's living there alone.
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This summer I went to Nikko, and stayed overnight.
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He moved to New York, where he looked for a job.
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He retired to his hometown, where he lived a quiet life.
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They walked to the mall, where they ate and watched a movie.
従業員は払い戻しに応じなかった。そこで私は社長を出すよう求めた。
The clerk refused to give me a refund at which point I demanded to see the manager.
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We camped there through summer vacation.
僕がおばあさんの家に急いで行ってみると、家には錠がかかっていなかった。そこで僕は家の中に入った。
I rushed to Grannie's house and it wasn't locked, so I went inside.
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Shortly after the war my father bought a new house, in which I was born.
私達は彼女の家にいって、そこでクリスマスパーティーをしました。
We visited her house, where we had a Christmas party.
最終電車に乗り遅れてしまいました。そこで、家までずっと歩くはめになりました。
I missed the last train, so I had to walk all the way home.
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He returned to his native village, where he spent the last few years of his life.
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He returned to his native village, where he spent the last few years of his life.
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He went to Paris, where he first met her.
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I went into a tearoom, where I happened to see him.
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I was surprised to see an old friend of mine there.
クスコは海抜3500メーターにあり、そこで多くのインカ族に会うことができる。
Cuzco lies about 3,500 meters above sea level, and you can still see many Incas there.