How to Say ‘Then…’ in Japanese
それから、
sore kara
[sore kara]
💬 Usage Tip: [それから、] is used to add the next step: "then / after that." It's handy in directions because it marks the sequence clearly.
Phrase Breakdown
それ
sore
[sore]
that; it
A demonstrative word meaning 'that' or 'it', often referring to something already mentioned.
それから左に曲がってください。
After that, please turn left.
から
kara
[kara]
after that; and then
Used to continue instructions in sequence, like 'and then' or 'after that'.
駅へ行きます。それから、地下鉄に乗ります。
I go to the station. After that, I take the subway.
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