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LingakuLingaku[sentence A]。したがって、[sentence B]
[sentence A]、したがって [sentence B]
Note: したがって functions as a formal conjunction linking a premise (A) to its logical consequence (B). Often appears sentence-initially.
したがって is a formal conjunctive expression meaning "therefore," "thus," or "as a result." It is used to connect two sentences or clauses where the second one is a logical consequence or natural conclusion of the first. It functions as a sentence-initial conjunction, similar to English "therefore" or "consequently."
したがって is derived from the te-form of the verb したがう従う (したがう), meaning "to follow" or "to comply with." The literal sense is something like "following from that…," which gives it its logical-consequence meaning.
したがって typically appears at the beginning of a new sentence or after a comma, connecting a reason or premise to its conclusion.
したがって is a formal expression common in written language such as academic papers, business documents, news reports, and formal speeches. In casual conversation, speakers would typically use だから, それで, or そのため instead.