JLPT N2 Formal

A. Chinamini B.

Used to give additional information about the topic; 'by the way', 'incidentally'.

Formal-leaning "incidentally" - adds a related side note, common in writing too.

Formation

Explanation

The ちなみに grammar point is used to provide additional information or a side note about a topic that has been previously mentioned. It can be translated as 'by the way' or 'incidentally' in English. This grammar point is typically used to give further context, background information, or a slight change in topic.

Example sentences

  • There's no class today. By the way, tomorrow is also a day off.

    Kyou wa jugyou ga arimasen. Chinamini, asu mo yasumi desu.

  • The ramen at this shop is delicious. By the way, their gyoza is also recommended.

    Kono mise no ramen wa oishii desu. Chinamini, gyoza mo osusume desu.

  • He was late today. By the way, he was absent yesterday.

    Kare wa kyou wa chikoku shimashita. Chinamini, kinou wa kesseki shimashita.

  • The movie was interesting. By the way, the original work is even better.

    Eiga wa omoshirokatta desu. Chinamini, gensaku no hou ga motto ii desu yo.

Topic Shift (By The Way)