A。そういえば B。 JLPT N2 Casual

Formation

A + そういえば + B

Explanation

The A。そういえば B。grammar point is used when something related to A is recalled or brought up. It can be translated as 'speaking of which', 'by the way', or 'now that you mention it' in English. It is commonly used to connect two related topics or ideas in a conversation and indicates a change of focus. The formation consists of two clauses: the first being A and the second being B, with 'そういえば' in between as a connector.

Example sentences

• 映画。そういえば、彼は映画館で働いているんだ。

  Movies. Speaking of which, he works at a movie theater.

  Eiga. Souieba, kare wa eigakan de hataraite irun da.

• 山田さん。そういえば、彼女は今週末旅行しています。

  Ms. Yamada. By the way, she is traveling this weekend.

  Yamada-san. Souieba, kanojo wa konshuumatsu ryokou shite imasu.

• そのレストラン。そういえば、次の週末そこでパーティーがあるんだ。

  That restaurant. Now that you mention it, there's a party there next weekend.

  Sono resutoran. Souieba, tsugi no shuumatsu soko de paatii ga arun da.

• 寒い。そういえば、明日雪が降るらしいよ。

  It's cold. Speaking of which, it seems like it will snow tomorrow.

  Samui. Souieba, ashita yuki ga furu rashii yo.

Topic Shift (By The Way)

• ～ついでに JLPT N3
• ところで JLPT N3
• A それはそうと B。 JLPT N2
• A。ちなみに B。 JLPT N2
• A。さて B。 JLPT N2