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GrammarJLPT N5

and so

Conjunction

Definitions

1. and then
2. and so

This is a casual spoken conjunction meaning "and so," "and then," or "because of that." It is a contracted, informal version of a longer connective form and is used to link a reason or situation to what follows. It is common in casual conversation but would be avoided in formal or written Japanese.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

She started crying, and it just broke my heart.

Sentence 2

I opened the window, and the breeze feels so nice.

Sentence 3

She's not coming, so should we just get started?

Sentence 4

I reached out ahead of time, so they should have been able to prepare.

Sentence 5

That outfit's expensive, so I'm not buying it today.