そして
soshite[so̞ɕi̥te̞]
The English phrase "and also" is translated into Japanese as そして (soshite).
そして is a conjunction used to introduce an additional point or to connect two sequential events. It can be used to indicate a sequence of events (meaning "and then") or to add a new piece of information to a previous statement (meaning "and also").
How does it change in a sentence?
As a conjunction, そして is used to connect two independent sentences or clauses.
How do you pronounce it?
soshite
Did you know?
- While そして is used for adding information, if you use it too frequently in a single speech, it can make you sound like a young child or a person with a very limited vocabulary.
- In Japanese, そして is used to connect sentences but almost never to connect two nouns together, a role reserved for the particle と.
- In dramatic storytelling or formal speeches, speakers may stretch the vowels of そして to create a suspenseful pause before revealing a final, surprising point.
Examples in context
- 昨日、映画を見ました。そして、本も読みました。Kinou, eiga o mimashita. Soshite, hon mo yomimashita.Yesterday, I watched a movie. And also, I read a book.
- 彼は歌手です。そして、俳優でもあります。Kare wa kashu desu. Soshite, haiyuu demo arimasu.He is a singer. And also, he is an actor.
- 掃除をしました。そして、洗濯もしました。Souji o shimashita. Soshite, sentaku mo shimashita.I cleaned up. And also, I did the laundry.
Example conversation
Yui and Hiroto are talking about their plans for the weekend.
- 大翔 Hiroto土曜日は映画に行こう。そして、買い物もしよう。Doyōbi wa eiga ni ikō. Soshite, kaimono mo shiyō.Let's go to a movie on Saturday. And also, let's go shopping.
- 結衣 Yuiいい考えね。楽しみ！Ii kangae ne. Tanoshimi!That's a great idea. I'm looking forward to it!
- 大翔 Hiroto日曜日はゆっくり休もう。Nichiyōbi wa yukkuri yasumō.Let's relax on Sunday.
- 結衣 Yui賛成。ゆっくりしましょう。Sansei. Yukkuri shimashō.I agree. Let's take it easy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry そして, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
