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by the way
Conjunction

Also written as 因みに

Definitions

  1. 1. by the way
  2. 2. in this connection
This conjunctive adverb is used to add related or supplementary information to what was just said, similar to "by the way" or "incidentally" in English. It introduces a side note or additional fact that is connected to the topic. It is commonly used in both speech and writing to smoothly add extra details.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She messaged to say she'd be late. Apparently the trains were stopped, by the way.

Sentence 2

That outfit looks great on you. By the way, where'd you get it?

Sentence 3

"That's a joke, right?" I said. For what it's worth, I was half serious.

Sentence 4

I bought new shoes. Went with black, by the way.

Sentence 5

It's pretty quiet in here. Did everyone go to sleep, by the way?