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IntermediateJLPT N2 Grammar

そこで

Then; at that time; thereupon (narrative connector)

Romaji: sokode

Meaning & usage

A conjunction which connects an event and an action taken at the time of the event

Notes

置く - to put down a tool (e.g. a pen) hence stopping what one is doing with that tool​

とんでもない: unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive; terrible

Example sentences 7

  1. 一時間たったら私が「やめ！」と言いますから、そこで書くのをやめて鉛筆を置いて下さい。

    In an hour I will say, "Stop!" Then, stop writing and put your pencils down.

  2. 小さい子供は時にとんでもないいたずらをする。そこで親は叱らないといけない。

    Little children sometimes get into unbelievable mischief. Their parents must scold them then.

  3. 彼は飲み物を勧めるかもしれません。そこで、遠慮をしてはいけません。

    He might offer you a drink. At that time you mustn't hesitate.

  4. 矢野やの先生が学生を叱った。そこでその学生が素直に謝ればよかったのだが、彼は口答えをした。

    Professor Yano scolded a student. It would have been all right if the student had apologized to him meekly at that time, but the student talked back (instead).

  5. 私が合図をしたら、そこで皆さんお立ち願います。

    When I give you a signal, (literally: then,) you will all stand up, please.

  6. 私が手を振ったら、そこで拍手をして下さい。

    When I wave my hand, (literally: at that time,) please clap your hands.

  7. 酔ったなと思ったら、そこで飲むのをやめるべきです。

    If you think you are intoxicated, you should stop drinking at that time.

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