What it means
それから connects two events or statements and shows that the second happens after the first. It is often used at the beginning of a new sentence, but it can also follow a comma within the same sentence. It can also mean “and then” when listing actions in order.
Usage note
それから usually refers to a sequence, so the event before it normally happens first. Do not confuse it with それで, which commonly means “so” or “therefore” and focuses on a result.
How to use it
朝ご飯を食べました。それから、学校へ行きました。
I ate breakfast. After that, I went to school.
朝ご飯を食べた。それから、学校へ行った。
I ate breakfast. After that, I went to school.
Example sentences
朝、パンを食べました。それから、学校へ行きました。
I ate bread in the morning. After that, I went to school.
図書館で本を借りました。それから、家で宿題をしました。
I borrowed a book at the library. After that, I did my homework at home.
母は夕食を作りました。それから、家族と一緒に食べました。
My mother made dinner. After that, she ate it together with her family.