Grammar Info

N3 Lesson 1: 19/22

そうするとHaving done that..., If that is done..., (And/just) then, Thereupon, If so

Structure

Phrase (A)。 そうすると + (Result) Phrase

Details

  • Register

    Standard

About そうすると

そうすると, a combination of ()う (an adverb meaning 'like that', or 'as such') する and the conjunction particle と, expresses that 'once (A) was done, (B)', or 'upon (A), (B)'. そうすると is usually used at the beginning of a new sentence, to highlight something that occurred due to the circumstances mentioned in the previous sentence/statement.

As a stand-alone statement, そうすると is classified as a conjunction.

Caution

The 'result' that そうすると conveys, should always be one of two specific things. Something that the speaker has no control over, or a conclusion/determination that the speaker wants to confirm is correct (based on their understanding of the previous statement).

When そうすると is used to draw a conclusion about another person's statement, the translation is closer to 'so you mean to say (A)', or 'if so, then (A)'.

Fun Fact

Although ()う has a kanji form, this particular word will almost always be written in hiragana. This is true for many different expressions that use そう, not just そうすると.

Examples

--:--

    もう(すこ)音量(おんりょう)()げて。そうするとみんな()こえるから。

    Raise the volume up just a little more. If that is done, then everyone can hear.

    この(みち)(みぎ)()がってください。そうすると案内板(あんないばん)がありますから。

    Please turn right at this street. Having done that, you will see a street map.

    この時刻(じこく)には(いえ)()てください。そうすると()()いますから。

    Please leave the house at this time. If that is done you will be on time.

    ちょっと(みぎ)()ってくれる?そうするとみんな()れるから。

    Could you move a little to the right? Having done that, everyone will be able to see.

    (あたら)しい機械(きかい)導入(どうにゅう)するんですね。そうすると(ぼく)仕事(しごと)はなくなるということですか?

    The new machines are being introduced, huh? If that happens, does it mean that I will lose my job?

  • Get more example sentences!

    Premium users get access to 12 example sentences on all Grammar Points.

Self-Study Sentences

Study your own way!

Add sentences and study them alongside Bunpro sentences.

  • Online


    • Offline

        There are no Offline resources listed for 「そうすると」.

        You can . Resources are constantly updated, come back later to see new additions!

      • Track Resources!

        Bunpro tracks all of the resources you’ve visited, and offers relevant bookmarks of physical books to help with offline tracking.

      そうすると – Grammar Discussion