JLPT N5 Neutral

soshite、~

Used to connect two sentences; 'and then', 'and'.

The standard connector for sequential sentences - "and/and then"; common in writing too.

Formation

Explanation

The そして grammar point is used to connect two sentences or ideas, expressing a sequence of events or actions. It is commonly translated to 'and then' or simply 'and' in English.

Example sentences

  • I woke up in the morning and then did my homework.

    Asa okite, soshite shukudai wo shimashita.

  • I drank coffee and then read the newspaper.

    Koohii wo nonde, soshite shinbun wo yomimashita.

  • I left my house and then went to the station.

    Ie wo shuppatsu shimashita. Soshite, eki e ikimashita.

  • He played games and then watched TV.

    Kare wa geemu wo shita. Soshite, terebi wo mimashita.

Sequence (And Then)