Explanation
Used to connect two sentences; 'So', 'That's why', 'Therefore'.
Formation
Sentence A。それで Sentence B。
Detailed explanation
The grammar point 文A。それで 文B is used to connect two sentences and show that the second sentence (文B) is a result or consequence of the first sentence (文A). It can be translated as 'so', 'that's why', or 'therefore' in English.
Examples
Kyou wa atsui desu. Sorede, eakon wo tsukemashita.
It is hot today. So, I turned on the air conditioner.
Densha ga okuremashita. Sorede, shigoto ni okurete shimaimashita.
The train was delayed. That's why I was late for work.
Kare wa tsukarete iru. Sorede, hayaku neru koto ni shita.
He is tired. Therefore, he decided to go to bed early.
Shiken ni goukaku shimashita. Sorede, tomodachi to oiwai paatii wo hirakimashita.
I passed the exam. So, I held a celebration party with friends.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.