English–Japanese
“and” in Japanese
How to say “and” in Japanese
“And” in Japanese is そして (soshite).
Connects the next statement to the previous one as a continuation, addition, or following event.
Example sentences with そして
りんごを買いました。そしてバナナも買いました。ri n go o ka i ma shi ta so shi te ba na na mo ka i ma shi ta
I bought an apple. And I bought a banana too.
姉は料理をし、そして私は皿を並べます。ane wa ryō ri o shi so shi te watashi wa sara o nara be ma su
My sister cooks, and I set the table.
Tips for using そして
- English and can join individual words, whereas そして (soshite) usually connects clauses or larger steps in a statement.
Other Japanese words for “and”
このかばんは軽く、かつ丈夫です。ko no ka ba n wa karu ku ka tsu jō bu de su
This bag is light and durable.
名前及び電話番号を教えてください。na mae oyo bi den wa ban gō o oshi e te ku da sa i
Please tell me your name and phone number.
氏名並びに住所を記入してください。shi mei nara bi ni jū sho o ki nyū shi te ku da sa i
Please enter your name and address.
今日は雨だし、寒いです。kyō wa ame da shi samu i de su
It is raining today, and it is cold.
その店は「パン アンド コーヒー」という名前です。so no mise wa pa n a n do kō hī to i u na mae de su
The shop is named "Bread and Coffee".