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GrammarJLPT N4

by the way

ConjunctionParticle

Also written as 所で

Definitions

1. by the way
2. incidentally
3. even if

This conjunction is used to change the topic of conversation, similar to "by the way" or "incidentally" in English. It signals a transition to a new or unrelated subject and is very common in both spoken and written Japanese.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Yesterday's movie was great, wasn't it? By the way, what should we watch next?

Sentence 2

It's pretty quiet. By the way, has everyone already left?

Sentence 3

By the way, have you figured out your plans for tomorrow?

Sentence 4

By the way, whatever happened with that thing?

Sentence 5

By the way, has he already left?