それと

• Reading: それと
• Romaji: soreto
• Pronunciation: /so.ɾe.to/

Meaning

And; also; in addition. A casual conjunction for adding items or information.

A conjunction used to add another item or piece of information, similar to 'and also' in English. More casual than また (mata) or さらに (sarani). Commonly used when listing things in conversation, especially when ordering food or making requests.

Examples

1. コーヒーをください。それとケーキもお願いします。 I'll have a coffee, please. And a piece of cake, too.
2. 明日は買い物に行く。それと映画も見たい。 I'm going shopping tomorrow. And I also want to see a movie.
3. パスポートを持った。それと財布も確認した。 I've got my passport. And I double-checked my wallet, too.

Usage Guide

Context: conversation, ordering, listing

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of それ (that) + と (and, with). A natural conversational connector that evolved from the demonstrative pronoun paired with the listing particle.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal