1.
and, and then
A conjunction used to connect sentences, indicating sequence or addition. More formal than それから.
そして帰った。
And then I went home.
そして is a conjunction meaning 'and' or 'and then,' connecting sentences to show sequence or addition.
Position in sentence
Used at the beginning of a new sentence (not within a sentence).
Similar words
- それから: after that, and then (more casual, sequential)
- また: also, moreover (additive)
- さらに: furthermore (formal, emphatic)
Common patterns
[Sentence A]。そして、[Sentence B]。
食べた。そして、寝た。(I ate. And then I slept.)
Usage
More formal/written than それから. Often used in storytelling.
Related Words
Synonym:
それから (after that (casual))
Related:
また (also, moreover)
Compare:
更に (furthermore)
Compare:
そうして (and, and then)
Compare:
かつ (and, moreover, at the same time)