それから、~

sorekara、~

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Formation

Clause 1 + それから + Clause 2

Meaning 'after that', 'and then' or 'then', indicating sequence of events.

When to use

Casual, everyday "after that/and then" - simple narrative sequencing.

Explanation

The それから grammar point is used to describe the sequence of events or actions, indicating that one action or event takes place after another. It can be translated as 'after that', 'and then', or 'then' in English. It can be used with verbs, adjectives, and nouns but should be placed between two clauses.

Example sentences

Sequence (And Then)

Corpus examples (30)

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