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.'
Functions
1. Temporal sequence: 'and then,' 'after that'
2. Listing addition: 'and also,' 'in addition'
Position in sentence
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 words
Related Words
Synonym:
そして (and then (formal))
Compare:
それで (because of that (causal))
Compare:
次に (next)
Compare:
そうして (and, and then)
Compare:
あれから (since then)