Considering the situation A, B
A is used as a way to establish a starting point for a conversation, upon which B continues/develops.
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新商品のアイスが発売されます。そこでキャンペーンを行う予定です。
A new ice cream (product) will be released. Accordingly, we plan to launch a campaign.
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ドイツ語をもっと勉強したいと思いました。そこで留学することにしました。
I felt like studying more German. So, I decided to study abroad.
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そら♡
Level: 295
(1 year ago)
そこで is used when B indicates an action (to be) taken because of the situation presented in A.
Basically, B is an action to solve or improve A. That is, the action in B must be controllable, i.e involves volition or will.
Examples
- 携帯電話が鳴った。そこで、図書館を出ることにした。
- My phone rang, so the volitional action I took to alleviate the situation was leaving.
- もうすぐ記念日。そこで、プレゼントを送りたいけど、どんな物がいいだろう。
- It’s almost our anniversary, so the volitional action I’m wanting to take is buying a present.
Remember, there are two requirements for using そこで： ① verb in B is volitional ② action in B solves/improves the situation in A.
In シャワーを浴びた。それで、頭がすっきりした, the verb isn't volitional, and showering isn’t a problem that can be helped by your head clearing.
Consider using それで.
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