それから
それから
conjunction
after that, and then
1.
after that, and then
A conjunction indicating sequence in time. Emphasizes that events happen one after another.
それから帰った。
After that, I went home.
2.
and also, in addition
Used to add items to a list or add information.
それから何?
And what else?
それから combines それ (that) + から (from), meaning 'from that' → 'after that.'
TWO MAIN USES:
1. Temporal sequence: 'and then,' 'after that'
2. Listing addition: 'and also,' 'in addition'
POSITION:
Used at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
COMPARISON WITH そして:
- それから: emphasizes sequence, more casual
- そして: neutral connector, slightly more formal
EXAMPLE PATTERNS:
- [A]。それから[B]。: [A]. After that, [B].
- [A]と[B]、それから[C]: [A], [B], and also [C]
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS: