English–Japanese
“in this way” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōshite
Example
こうして、二人は友達になりました。kō shi te futa ri wa tomo dachi ni na ri ma shi ta
In this way, the two became friends.
How to say “in this way” in Japanese
“In this way” in Japanese is こうして (kōshite).
Links an earlier course of events to its consequence by presenting that course as the way something happens.
Example sentences with こうして
こうして、町の新しい図書館が完成しました。kō shi te machi no atara shi i to sho kan ga kan sei shi ma shi ta
Thus, the town's new library was completed.
Tips for using こうして
- Unlike a phrase that only answers how an action is done, こうして (kōshite) commonly signals that the next event follows from the preceding circumstances.