A。したがって B。(A. Shitagatte B.): meaning and how to use it (JLPT N2 grammar)

At a glance

したがって means "therefore" or "consequently". It shows that B is a logical result of A and is used mainly in formal writing and formal speech.

A。したがって、B。

この道路どうろは工事中こうじちゅうです。したがって、通行つうこうできません。 This road is under construction. Therefore, it cannot be used.

したがって is a connector. It does not change form.

Point	Detail
Position	Usually at the start of sentence B, after A ends with 。
After it	Usually a comma: したがって、
Register	Formal: reports, papers, notices, formal speeches
Style of A and B	です/ます style or written plain style (だ/である)
Spelling	Usually written in hiragana. The kanji form 従したがって is also seen.