〜それで
and so / therefore
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜それで” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜それで」 means "and so / therefore". Structure: それで + Sentence. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1それで、利用を変更しました。
それで、りよう を へんこう しました。
sorede, riyou o henkou shimashita.
Therefore, we changed the use.
Everyday life
Example 2それで、指導を変更しました。
それで、しどう を へんこう しました。
sorede, shidou o henkou shimashita.
Therefore, we changed the guidance.
Everyday life
Example 3それで、記録を変更しました。
それで、きろく を へんこう しました。
sorede, kiroku o henkou shimashita.
Therefore, we changed the record.
Everyday life
Example 4それで、配送を変更しました。
それで、はいそう を へんこう しました。
sorede, haisou o henkou shimashita.
Therefore, we changed the shipping.
Everyday life
Example 5それで、通訳を変更しました。
それで、つうやく を へんこう しました。
sorede, tsuuyaku o henkou shimashita.
Therefore, we changed the interpretation.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Therefore, we changed the use.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜それで.
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