This word connects two ideas. It means the second idea happens because of the first idea. Think of it like 'so' or 'therefore'.
Sentence 1。そこで、Sentence 2。Primary
This word connects two ideas. It means the second idea happens because of the first idea. Think of it like 'so' or 'therefore'.
電車が遅れてしまった。そこで、タクシーで会社に向かった。
The train was late. So, I headed to the office by taxi.
冷蔵庫に何も食べる物がなかった。そこで、ピザを注文することにした。
There was nothing to eat in the refrigerator. So, I decided to order a pizza.
予算が超過していることが判明しました。そこで、経費削減の新しい計画を提案いたします。
It has been discovered that we are over budget. Therefore, I would like to propose a new plan for cost reduction.
さて、以上で基本的な説明は終わりです。そこで、皆さんに一つ質問があります。
Well, that concludes the basic explanation. Now then, I have a question for all of you.
このゲーム、どうしてもクリアできない。そこで、攻略サイトを見ることにしたんだ。
I just can't beat this game. So, I decided to look at a strategy guide website.
This word often shows a problem and its answer. The first part tells you about a problem. The second part, starting with this word, tells you how it was fixed. It is like saying, 'This happened. So, I did this.'
This is different from "suruto". "Suruto" shows something that happens right away. It can be a surprise. "Sokode" shows you decided to do something. It is also different from "dakara". "Dakara" can show your feelings more. "Sokode" is more about facts.
Use this when you want to show a clear result. It connects a situation to what happened next. It is like saying "and so" or "therefore" in English.
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