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Decoded Slug: そして、~ (soshite、~)

Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
そして、~ (soshite、~)

そして、~ (soshite、~)

Short explanation:

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

Formation:

Sentence 1 + そして + Sentence 2

Examples:

朝起きて、そして宿題をしました。
Asa okite, soshite shukudai wo shimashita.
I woke up in the morning and then I did my homework.
コーヒーを飲んで、そして新聞を読みました。
Kōhī wo nonde, soshite shinbun wo yomimashita.
I drank coffee and then read the newspaper.
家を出発しました。そして、駅へ行きました。
Ie wo shuppatsu shimashita. Soshite, eki e ikimashita.
I left my house and then went to the station.
彼はゲームをした。そして、テレビを見ました。
Kare wa gēmu wo shita. Soshite, terebi wo mimashita.
He played games and then watched TV.

Long 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 'and' in English.
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