Translation guide
Expresses that something is done or happens in a particular manner, method, or style, often referring back to a previously mentioned or understood way.
Describing an action or state that occurs in a specific way, as previously indicated or understood.
A standard and polite way to say 'in that way' or 'like that'. Suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
そのようにしてください。
Please do it in that way.
そのように言っていました。
He said it in that way.
Indicating the method or means by which something is accomplished.
A common phrase meaning 'in that way' or 'by that method'. Emphasizes the manner or method.
そういうふうに考えれば、わかりやすい。
If you think about it in that way, it's easy to understand.
Used to refer to a situation or condition, often as a conditional or response.
そう refers to something near the listener or just mentioned. ああ refers to something distant from both speaker and listener or previously known. こう refers to something near the speaker or about to be demonstrated.
そうやって書くんだよ。
You write it in that way (as you just showed me).
ああやって書くんだよ。
You write it in that way (as we both know from before).
こうやって書くんだよ。
You write it in this way (as I am showing you now).
A very common, casual way to say 'in that way' or 'like that'. Often used in conversation.
そうやって開けるんだ。
You open it in that way.
そう言ってたよ。
He said it in that way.
Casual and slightly masculine way to say 'in that way' or 'like that'. Often used in informal speech.
ああやってやるんだ。
You do it in that way.
Polite form of 'in that way', similar to そのように but often refers to something more distant or previously mentioned.
あのように説明されました。
It was explained in that way.
Literally 'by that method'. More direct and formal than そういうふうに.
その方法で問題を解決しました。
We solved the problem in that way.
Means 'if that's the case' or 'in that way'. Used to respond to a situation.
それなら、私がやります。
In that case, I'll do it.
Casual version of それなら, often used in spoken Japanese.
だったら、こうしよう。
In that case, let's do it this way.