Translation of Japanese word "そして" to English
そして
そして
[soshite]
IPA: /soshite/
How to use
そして (soshite) — 'and then / so / and'. Used to connect sentences or clauses sequentially. そして、彼は行きました — And then, he went.
🇬🇧 English
and then / so
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: そして
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): そして
Romaji Transcription: soshite
Example Sentences
私は勉強して、そして試験に合格しました。
わたしはべんきょうして そしてしけんにごうかくしました。
I studied and then passed the exam.
私は東京に住んで、そして日本語を勉強しています。
わたしはとうきょうにすんで そしてにほんごをべんきょうしています。
I live in Tokyo and am studying Japanese.
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Common phrases
- そして、〜— And then, ~
Frequency rank: #18 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "そして" mean?▼
The Japanese word "そして" means "and then / so" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A conjunction used to express reason or result.".
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