This word connects two actions. The second action happens right after the first. It is a natural result.
Sentence 1。 + すると、 + Sentence 2Primary
This word connects two actions. The second action happens right after the first. It is a natural result.
窓を開けた。すると、一匹の猫が部屋に飛び込んできた。
I opened the window. Just then, a cat jumped into the room.
新しい薬を飲み始めました。すると、頭痛がだいぶ楽になりました。
I started taking the new medicine. As a result, my headache has become much better.
この鍵でドアが開かない。すると、これは僕の部屋の鍵じゃないのかもしれない。
This key won't open the door. In that case, this might not be the key to my room.
角を曲がった。すると、目の前に大きな犬がいてびっくりした。
I turned the corner. And then, I was surprised to see a big dog right in front of me.
彼に正直に話した。すると、彼は怒るどころか、理解してくれた。
I spoke to him honestly. And then, far from getting angry, he understood.
Sometimes, 「すると」 shows a logical step. It means 'if that is true'. It is like saying 'therefore' or 'in that case'.
This is like 'sokode' but different. 'Suruto' means something happened right away. It can be a surprise. 'Sokode' means someone chose to do something next. Like, 'It rained. So, I opened my umbrella.' Opening the umbrella was a choice. 'Suruto' is more like 'and then, suddenly'.
Use this when you want to tell a story. It connects events in order. It shows what happened next. It can also show a small surprise.
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