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5課 接続と会話
Connect sentences and conversations
5課

~。それでは、~

接続:Sentence。それでは、~
If so then; then. Based on previous information to make actions/conclusions; more polite than では/じゃ.
注意 / Note:それじゃ/じゃ more intimate.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Change ideas based on what is just unified and more formal
Wonder: Want to be more polite and complete では?
Avoid: Don't use close friends in every sentence
Tip to remember: それでは = if so then
Check again: End a section then move on to a new section → それでは
皆さんそろいましたね。それでは、会議を始めます。
Everyone is present, right? Then let the meeting begin.
準備ができましたね。それでは、出発しましょう。
Are you ready? Then let's start.
それでは、また来週お会いしましょう。
Then see you next week.

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