GrammarJLPT N1
(and) then
Conjunction

Definitions

  1. 1. (and) then
  2. 2. and
  3. 3. in that case
This conjunction means "then," "thereupon," or "and then," used to show that something happened as a direct result of or immediately following a previous action or event. It connects two sentences and implies a natural or logical sequence between them.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I tapped the desk lightly. Then a pen rolled off and fell to the floor.

Sentence 2

We updated the prediction model. Then the margin of error shrank significantly.

Sentence 3

She said, "I'm not crying." And then the tear tracks on her cheeks caught the light.

Sentence 4

I submitted the application form. Then error messages just kept popping up.

Sentence 5

The board meeting got started. Then we found there were more items on the agenda than planned.