1.
and, and then
Used to connect sentences or clauses, indicating continuation or sequence.
そうして is a conjunction meaning 'and then' or 'in that way,' connecting events or actions in sequence.
Comparison with similar words
- そして: and, and then (most common, neutral)
- そうして: and then (slightly emphatic, shows consequence)
- それから: after that (time sequence)
- それで: so, therefore (causal)
- そこで: so then, at that point (transitional)
Usage
- Can start a sentence or connect clauses
- Often implies the second action follows naturally from the first
- More formal/literary than そして in some contexts
Etymology
From そう (that way) + して (doing), literally 'doing so.'
Related Words
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そして (and, and then)
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それから (after that)
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それで (so, therefore)
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そこで (so then, at that point)
Related:
こうして (like this)
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ああして (like that)