すると
すると
conjunction
then, thereupon
1.
then, thereupon, and then
A conjunction indicating that one action or event follows another, often with an element of natural consequence or unexpected result.
ドアを開けた。すると、猫が入ってきた。
I opened the door. Then, a cat came in.
Unexpected consequence
薬を飲んだ。すると、元気になった。
I took the medicine. Then, I got better.
Natural consequence
電話をかけた。すると、田中さんが出た。
I made a phone call. Then, Mr. Tanaka answered.
窓を開けた。すると、冷たい風が入ってきて、気持ちよかった。
I opened the window. Then, a cool breeze came in, and it felt nice.
名前を呼んだ。すると、彼は振り向いて、にっこり笑った。
I called out his name. Then, he turned around and smiled.
すると connects two sentences where the second follows as a consequence of the first.
USAGE:
- Often starts a new sentence
- Implies a cause-effect or sequential relationship
- Can express unexpected results
SIMILAR CONJUNCTIONS:
- そうすると: if you do so, then
- それから: and then, after that (simple sequence)
- そして: and, and then (additive)
- すぐに: immediately (emphasis on speed)
DIFFERENCE FROM そして:
- すると: implies consequence or surprise
- そして: simple addition or continuation
[Register: Neutral, common in narrative]