したがって

したがって
conjunction
therefore, consequently
1. therefore, consequently, hence
Used to introduce a logical conclusion or result based on what was previously stated.
The budget is insufficient. Therefore, we need to change the plan.
He is sick. Consequently, he will take today off.
The evidence is insufficient. Therefore, the verdict is not guilty.
Common in formal/legal contexts
As a result of the investigation, safety issues were found. Therefore, sales will be discontinued.

USAGE: したがって is a formal conjunction used to indicate logical consequence. It's commonly used in written language, speeches, and formal situations.

REGISTER: Formal/written. In casual speech, だから or それで are more common.

CONTRAST:

  • したがって - therefore (formal, logical)
  • だから - so, therefore (general, casual)
  • それで - and so, because of that (casual)
  • (したが)って - also written with kanji (same meaning)
  • よって - therefore (more formal/legal)
  • (ゆえ) - hence (literary)