It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: それで
Meaning: “それで” in English can be translated as “then,” “in that case,” “so,” or “therefore.” It often indicates a conclusion or transition to a new topic or action.
Examples:
- それでは よくない。 As for like that, it’s no good. = It’s no good like that.
- それではありません。 It’s not that.
- それでは、失礼します。 Excuse me, I’m leaving.
- それで、彼は何と言ったの。 So, what did he say?
- はい、それでお願いします。 Yes, that’s correct (“please [proceed] with that”).
- それで だいじょうぶ です。 It’s okay like that.
- それで、どう しましょうか。 So, then…what shall we do?
- それで早速、行ってみたんだ。 So I gave it a try (“went and saw”) right away.
- よし！それで 行きましょう。 Okay, let’s go with that.
- それで、どこに いきましたか。 So then, where did you go?
- それで、やっと学校に到着した。 Having done that, we finally arrived at school.