すると

• Reading: すると
• Romaji: suruto
• Pronunciation: /sɯ.ɾɯ.to/

Meaning

And then; thereupon. A conjunction used to describe something that happened as a natural result or consequence.

Used to connect two events where the second event follows naturally or unexpectedly from the first. Unlike そして which simply connects events in sequence, すると emphasizes that the second event was a natural consequence or surprise result. Commonly found in narratives and storytelling.

Examples

1. ドアを開けました。すると、猫が出てきました。 I opened the door. Then, a cat came out.
2. ボタンを押しました。すると、音楽が始まった。 I pressed the button. Then, music started playing.
3. 薬を飲みました。すると、すぐに元気になりました。 I took the medicine. Then, I felt better right away.

Usage Guide

Context: storytelling, narratives, written language

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of する (suru, to do) and the particle と. Literally implies 'upon doing that,' evolving into a conjunction meaning 'thereupon.'

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal