How to say "Thus" in Japanese

When translating "thus" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 斯く and 斯くして. In Japanese, 斯く (かく (kaku)) is typically associated with "thus, in this way, like this, such" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents A formal or slightly old-fashioned way of saying 「このように」 or 「こんなふうに」. Often seen in written language or very formal speech.. On the other hand, 斯くして (かくして (kakushite)) maps to "thus; and so; in this way; in this manner" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Formal and somewhat literary. It connects preceding events or statements to a resulting conclusion or outcome, often implying 'and so it came to pass...' or 'in this way, something happened.' Less common in casual spoken language.. A literal translation of "thus" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!