Grammar JLPT Level N3 - Lesson 4
Structure of そうすると:
Phrase (A)。 そうすると + (Result) Phrase
Details about そうすると:
そうすると, a combination of 然う (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.
As a stand-alone statement, そうすると is classified as a conjunction.
- もう少し遅く走ってみれば。そうすると、もっと長い距離走れるよ。Try to run a little slower. Once you do that, you will be able to run a longer distance.
- 食べる前に軽く炙ってください。そうすると、もっと美味しく食べれます。Please roast before eating. Having done that, it will taste even more delicious.
そうすると
Usage Notes for そうすると:
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).
- この餌を使ってみ。そうすると、もっと大きい魚が釣れるよ。Try using this bait. If you do so, you'll be able to catch a bigger fish. (Whether a fish bites or not cannot be controlled)
- 1993年生まれなんですか?そうすると、29歳と言う事ですね。You were born in 1993? So that means that you are 29, right?
Synonyms for そうすると:
すると
Having done..., If...is done..., (And/just) then, Thereupon, If so
と
If, When, Whenever, And, [Conditional]
Example of そうすると
もう少し音量を上げて。そうするとみんな聞こえるから。
Raise the volume up just a little more. If that is done, then everyone can hear.
この道を右に曲がってください。そうすると案内板がありますから。
Please turn right at this street. Having done that, you will see a street map.
この時刻には家を出てください。そうすると間に合いますから。
Please leave the house at this time. If that is done you will be on time.
ちょっと右に寄ってくれる?そうするとみんな見れるから。
Could you move a little to the right? Having done that, everyone will be able to see.
新しい機械を導入するんですね。そうすると、僕の仕事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?
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