それとAnd; one more thing
それと casually adds one more item, request, question, or topic to a conversation. It often feels like “and” or “one more thing.”
Adding something after a pause
Use それと when the main point seems complete but you remember or decide to add something else. The new item does not have to support the first point closely; it can simply be another thing on your list or another matter you want to mention.
Adding to an order
注文は決まった？
Have you decided what to order?
Analyzeうん、カレーにする。それと、サラダも頼もうかな。
Yeah, I’ll have the curry. And maybe I’ll order a salad too.
AnalyzeThe salad is an extra item added after the main choice has already been stated.
One more request
じゃ、また明日。
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Analyzeそれと、駅までの行き方、あとで送ってくれる？
One more thing—could you send me directions to the station later?
Analyzeそれと keeps the conversation going just as it seems ready to end.
Lists and topic additions
Shopping, planning, and casual reminders are especially natural contexts.
Choosing the right connective
それと loosely adds another item or topic. それに more often adds a supporting reason or detail pointing in the same direction. それから can also add something conversationally, but it can explicitly mark the next event or step. By contrast, それとも presents an alternative in a question rather than adding another item.
More examples
コーヒーを一つください。それと、チーズケーキもお願いします。
One coffee, please. And a slice of cheesecake too.
Analyze会場は駅の近くだよ。それと、入り口は二階にあるよ。
The venue is near the station. Also, the entrance is on the second floor.
Analyzeそれと、来週の予定も確認しておきたいんだけど。
One more thing—I’d also like to check next week’s schedule.
Analyze宿題はここまで。それと、金曜日は小テストがあるよ。
That’s all for the homework. Also, there’ll be a short quiz on Friday.
Analyze財布は持った。それと、充電器もかばんに入れた。
I’ve got my wallet. And I put the charger in my bag too.
Analyze今日はありがとう。それと、写真をあとで送ってね。
Thanks for today. And send me the photos later, okay?
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