それで (sorede)

Meaning & usage

それで is a conjunctive expression meaning "so" or "that's why," linking a stated reason or situation to what follows. It stands alone at the start of a sentence rather than attaching to a word. It also appears in phrases like それでかまいません to accept a suggestion.

Example sentences 8

1. 試験しけんに通とおったよ。それで、特待生とくたいせいになるんだ。

   I passed the examination, and I'm going to be an honor student.

2. それで何をしようとしているの？

   And what are we going to do?

3. 私はそれでもかまいませんよ。

   That sounds good to me.

4. 私はそれでかまいません。

   I'm fine with that.

5. 食べ物はひどかった。それでも私は文句を言わなかった。

   The food was terrible -all the same I didn't complain.

6. 私たちはとても疲れていた、それで私たちは家にいた。

   We were very tired, so we stayed home.

7. は？グダグダ抜かすんじゃねぇ。それでもオトコか。

   Huh? Don't be so whiny! And you call yourself a man!

8. 明日雨が降ってもそれでもピクニックに行きますか。

   Supposing it rains tomorrow, will you still go on a picnic?