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VocabJLPT N4

now that you mention it

Expression

Also written as そう言えば

Definitions

1. now that you mention it
2. come to think of it

A conversational expression used to introduce a topic that just came to mind, similar to "come to think of it" or "now that you mention it" in English. It is a natural way to shift to a related or suddenly remembered point in conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I said "no problem," but now that I think about it, I haven't checked yet.

Sentence 2

Hearing her voice, I suddenly thought — she sounds like my old teacher.

Sentence 3

My friend said "I'm getting married," and I just realized I never asked who the person is!

Sentence 4

Oh wait, now that I think about it, I have an early morning tomorrow!

Sentence 5

He said "I haven't forgotten," but come to think of it, he said the same thing last time.