こうして

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Meanings

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conjunction

thus; in this way; like this

usually written using kana alone

Conjunction used to introduce a result or conclusion based on the preceding context. Often used at the beginning of a sentence to summarize or draw a conclusion.

Usage patterns

こうして〈事こと〉and so [event/result] came about
こうして二人ふたりは結けっ婚こんすることになった。
And so the two of them ended up getting married.
こうして〈時とき〉が過すぎるand thus [a period of] time passes
こうして一いち年ねんが過すぎていった。
And so, in this way, a year went by.