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したがって: accordingly; therefore
N3 · 01 Connecting sentences
Introduces a logical conclusion drawn from what was just said.
Sentence-opening connector, mostly written or formal (reports, speeches, essays). It states a conclusion that follows logically, more than a simple cause. In casual talk use だから instead.
Examples
この地域は雨が少ない。したがって、農業には水の確保が重要だ。
This area gets little rain. Therefore, securing water is important for farming.
売上は前年を下回った。したがって、計画を見直す必要がある。
Sales fell below last year. Accordingly, we need to review the plan.