Decoded Slug: A。そこで B。(~sokode)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
A。そこで B。(~sokode)
A。そこで B。(~sokode)
Short explanation:
Expresses 'therefore' or 'because of that'.
Formation:
A + そこで + B
Examples:
明日は試験があります。そこで今晩勉強しようと思います。
Ashita wa shiken ga arimasu. Soko de konban benkyou shiyou to omoimasu.
There is an exam tomorrow. Therefore, I plan to study tonight.
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。
Kono resutoran wa kondeimasu. Soko de betsu no basho de ranchi wo tabemashou.
This restaurant is crowded. Therefore, let's eat lunch at a different place.
彼女がアレルギーがある。そこで彼女のために別の料理を作ります。
Kanojo ga arerugii ga aru. Soko de kanojo no tame ni betsu no ryouri wo tsukurimasu.
She has an allergy. Therefore, I'll cook a different dish for her.
傘を持っていない。そこで雨が止むまで待ちます。
Kasa wo motte inai. Soko de ame ga yamu made machimasu.
I don't have an umbrella. Therefore, I'll wait until the rain stops.
Long 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.
