Vocabulary

What does そのため (sonotame) mean?

そのため means therefore, for that reason.

Quick facts
Readingそのため
Romajisonotame
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
そのため
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworksonotame

therefore, for that reason

Example sentences

  • The rain continued. Because of that, the match was cancelled.

  • There was an accident. Because of that, the train was delayed.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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