Part of Speech

Adverb

Meaning

this is how; in this way; as a result

Example Sentences

  • 手紙(てがみ)を1年間(ねんかん)もらいつづけました。こうして、(かれ)恋人(こいびと)になりました。
    I kept receiving letters from him for a year. This is how I became his girlfriend.
  • 40年間(ねんかん)真面目(まじめ)仕事(しごと)をしつづけました。こうして、社長(しゃちょう)になりました。
    I have worked diligently for 40 years. This is how I became president.

Tags

JLPT N3