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それはそうと
sore wa sou to
Description
「それはそうと」は、話を変えたいときに使う言葉です。
"それはそうと" is a phrase used when you want to change the subject.
前の話をいったん置いて、別の話題を出すときに便利です。
It's useful for putting the previous topic aside and bringing up a different one.
Meanings
それはそうとsore wa sou to
by the way; anyway; changing the subject
それはそうと、明日は暇ですか。
By the way, are you free tomorrow?
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Notes
- Form
それは (as for that) + そう (so) + と (quotative/adverbial particle), a set transitional phrase.
- Nuance
Signals a friendly topic shift; softer and more conversational than ところで.
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