A それはそうと B。 JLPT N2 Neutral

Formation

Sentence A + それはそうと + Sentence B

Explanation

The grammar point A それはそうと B is used to change the topic or bring up a new subject in a conversation. It can be translated as 'by the way' or 'speaking of which' in English. It's used to connect two unrelated sentences or ideas, with A being the original topic and B being the new topic brought up.

Example sentences

• それはそうと、今日の天気はいいですね。

  By the way, the weather is nice today, isn't it?

  Sore wa sou to, kyou no tenki wa ii desu ne.

• 映画は面白かったです。それはそうと、この店のラーメンはおいしいですよ。

  The movie was interesting. Speaking of which, this restaurant's ramen is delicious.

  Eiga wa omoshirokatta desu. Sore wa sou to, kono mise no raamen wa oishii desu yo.

• 明日から夏休みですね。それはそうと、新しいカフェがオープンしたみたいです。

  Summer vacation starts tomorrow, huh? By the way, it seems a new cafe has opened.

  Ashita kara natsu yasumi desu ne. Sore wa sou to, atarashii kafe ga oopun shita mitai desu.

• 昨日の試験は難しかった。それはそうと、週末にパーティーがあるのを知ってますか？

  Yesterday's exam was difficult. Speaking of which, do you know there's a party this weekend?

  Kinou no shiken wa muzukashikatta. Sore wa sou to, shuumatsu ni paatii ga aru no wo shitte masu ka?

Topic Shift (By The Way)

• A。そういえば B。 JLPT N2
• ～ついでに JLPT N3
• ところで JLPT N3
• A。ちなみに B。 JLPT N2
• A。さて B。 JLPT N2