How to Say ‘Then, you’ll see the station.’ in Japanese
そうすると、駅が見えますよ。
sou suru to eki ga mie masu yo
[soh soo-roo toh eh-kee gah mee-eh mahs yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: Full direction flow: connector [そうすると] + result [駅が見えますよ]. Listen for the final verb to catch the meaning.
🇯🇵 In Japan: If you still can’t find it, ask again with [すみません、駅はどこですか]—people are often willing to re-explain.
Phrase Breakdown
そうすると
sou suru to
then; if you do that, then…
Transition phrase meaning “if you do that/then,” used when giving step-by-step directions.
そうすると、右に店があります。
Then, there will be a shop on the right.
Words in this phrase
そう
sou
[soh]
then; if so; that way
Refers back to the previous steps. そうすると is very common in explanations: “If you do that, then…”.
そうすると、駅が見えますよ。
If you do that, you’ll see the station.
する
suru
[soo-roo]
do
する in this structure indicates performing the previous instruction(s).
そうすると、すぐ分かります。
If you do that, you'll understand right away.
と
to
[toh]
when; if; then (result)
Verb + と shows a natural result: “When/If you do…, then…”. Great for giving routes.
信号を渡ると、駅が見えますよ。
When you cross the light, you’ll see the station.
駅
eki
[eh-kee]
station
駅 = station (train/subway). In city directions, this often means the nearest station entrance.
そうすると、駅が見えますよ。
If you do that, you’ll see the station.
が
ga
[gah]
(subject marker)
Marks what becomes visible: 駅が見えます.
そうすると、駅が見えますよ。
If you do that, you’ll see the station.
見えます
mie masu
can be seen; is visible (polite)
From 見える (to be visible). Different from 見ます (to look/watch) because it indicates something is visible naturally.
ここから海が見えます。
You can see the ocean from here.
Words in this phrase
見え
mie
[mee-eh]
can see; is visible
Stem of 見える, used for landmarks appearing in view after following steps.
そうすると、駅が見えますよ。
If you do that, you’ll see the station.
ます
masu
[mahs]
(polite ending)
Polite verb ending. Makes the guidance courteous.
そうすると、駅が見えますよ。
If you do that, you’ll see the station.
よ
yo
[yoh]
(emphasis/informing)
よ emphasizes helpful information, like reassuring the listener they’ll spot it.
そうすると、駅が見えますよ。
If you do that, you’ll see the station, you know.
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