A。そこで B。(~sokode)
Explanation
Expresses 'therefore' or 'because of that'.
Formation
A + そこで + B
Detailed Explanation
The A。そこで B。grammar point is used to describe the reason for an action or situation in the A part and the result or decision made in the B part. It can be translated as 'therefore' or 'because of that' in English.
Examples
明日は試験があります。そこで今晩勉強しようと思います。
Ashita wa shiken ga arimasu. Soko de konban benkyou shiyou to omoimasu.
There is an exam tomorrow. Therefore, I plan to study tonight.
このレストランは混んでいます。そこで別の場所でランチを食べましょう。
Kono resutoran wa kondeimasu. Soko de betsu no basho de ranchi wo tabemashou.
This restaurant is crowded. Therefore, let's eat lunch at a different place.
彼女はアレルギーがある。そこで彼女のために別の料理を作ります。
Kanojo wa arerugii ga aru. Soko de kanojo no tame ni betsu no ryouri wo tsukurimasu.
She has an allergy. Therefore, I'll cook a different dish for her.
傘を持っていない。そこで雨が止むまで待ちます。
Kasa wo motte inai. Soko de ame ga yamu made machimasu.
I don't have an umbrella. Therefore, I'll wait until the rain stops.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.