Grammar

そして

Reading: そして

Meanings: then ~

Explanation

introduction

explanation

The conjunction *そして* means *and then* or *and also*. It connects two sentences, showing that the second event follows or adds to the first.

explanation

Unlike *て* form which connects actions within one sentence, *そして* connects two separate sentences. It can link actions, descriptions, or statements.

structure

毎まい日にち、私わたしは起おきます。そして、朝あさごはんを食たべます。
mainichi, watashi wa okimasu. soshite, asagohan wo tabemasu.
Every day, I wake up. Then, I eat breakfast.
私わたしは日に本ほん語ごを勉べん強きょうします。そして、音おん楽がくを聞ききます。
watashi wa nihongo wo benkyoushimasu. soshite, ongaku wo kikimasu.
I study Japanese. Then, I listen to music.
まず、ドアを開あけてください。そして、中なかに入はいってください。
mazu, doa wo akete kudasai. soshite, naka ni haitte kudasai.
First, please open the door. Then, please come in.