N1
かくして (kakushite)
斯くして
thus; and so; in this way; in this manner
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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.
📝 Example Sentences
彼は一生懸命に勉強した。斯くして、念願の大学に合格することができた。
He studied diligently. Thus, he was able to pass the entrance exam for his dream university.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "斯くして"!
彼女は毎日努力を続けた。_______、彼女の夢は現実となった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 前の文の内容を受けて、結果や結論を導く際に使う表現です。「かくして」は「このようにして」という意味で、物語や報告の結びによく用いられます。
English: This expression is used to introduce a result or conclusion based on the preceding sentence's content. '斯くして' (kakushite) means 'in this way' and is often used at the end of narratives or reports.
English: This expression is used to introduce a result or conclusion based on the preceding sentence's content. '斯くして' (kakushite) means 'in this way' and is often used at the end of narratives or reports.
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