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.
ニダル
Level: 693
(1 year ago)
彼女は自分の苦手の批判を聞かれて、すぐ泣きっ面そうに見える。そこで、あなたそのことを続けないほがいいでしょう？
When she was criticized for her weak point, she immediately looked like she was crying. So you shouldn't keep doing that, right?
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れんこつばん
Level: 358
(3 years ago)
分からないところがあった。そこで、先生に聞いてみた。
There was something I didn't understand. So I asked the teacher.
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ルデ
Level: 1
(5 years ago)
松原くんは女の子のお尻を見詰めてばかりだ。そこでそんな態度を直してみた方がいい。
Matsubara-kun just keeps staring at the girls' asses. So we should try to correct his attitude.
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shirokitsune
Level: 1190
(6 years ago)
あなたの会社はブラックだと聞きました。そこで、辞めればいいじゃないか。
I heard your company treats its workers bad. Wouldn't it be better to quit?
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ジョン・ボール
Level: 1
(9 years ago)
１２月アメリカに旅行します。そこで、猫ちゃんは預かっていただけませんか。
I'm going on a trip to America in December. So could you look after my cats for me?
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埴輪１２
Level: 26
(10 years ago)
私はパナソニックテレビをまだ持った。そこで、それを見よう。
I still kept the Panasonic TV. So let’s watch that.
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アンドロイド
Level: 4
(11 years ago)
バラは満開だね！そこで、ピックニックしようか？
The roses are in full bloom, so lets have a picnic.
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KomatoseKowboy
Level: 1
(12 years ago)
皆俺の車を借りたがるんだよね。そこでぶっ壊したらどうなるのかな？
Everyone wants to borrow my car. I wonder what'd happen if I just destroyed it.
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Ioana
Level: 2
(12 years ago)
試験まではただ４日だぞ。そこで勉強したほうがいいの。
There's only 4 days till the exam. Shouln't you get to studying?
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KomatoseKowboy
Level: 1
(12 years ago)
お客様達は外で行列で待っていますよ！そこで閉店して帰りませんか？
The customers are lining up outside! Why don't we just close up shop and go home?
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emmy
Level: 3
(12 years ago)
自転車のタイヤが乗っている途中でパンクした。そこで歩くしかなかった。
While I was riding my bike the tyre went flat. I had no choice but to walk.
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友人
Level: 1
(13 years ago)
詩のあなたの才能のそこで、出版社を探していますか。
So, considering your talent for poetry, are you searching for a publisher?
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恵理子
Level: 1
(14 years ago)
天気がいいよ。そこで、散歩しましょうか。
The weather is nice. So why don't we go for a walk?
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djjapan
Level: 1
(14 years ago)
僕の家に泥棒を張りました。そこで警察に連絡をしました。
Ａ ｔｈｉｅｆ ｅｎｔｅｒｅｄ ｍｙ ｈｏｕｓｅ． Ｓｏ Ｉ contacted ｔｈｅ ｐｏｌｉｃｅ．
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mysticfive
Level: 1818
(14 years ago)
学校の人数が減って，全校は複式になっている。そこで隣の学校と合併した方が言いんでしょう？
Considering that the school population has dropped to the point where every class has been put together, why not merge with the next school over?
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そら♡
Level: 442
(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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