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JLPT N4 Grammar

~そこで

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N4 · Other · そこで + 句子

Meaning

therefore; so then

Structure

そこで + 句子

Explanation

そこで takes the previous situation and states the action taken as a result.

Usage

The following clause is usually a deliberate response or action.

Example

財布を忘れました。そこで、家に戻りました。

I forgot my wallet. So I went back home.

Common Mistake

それで often gives a natural result; そこで often gives a response/action.

Memory Tip

Memorize “そこで” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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