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.
Please do it in that way.
He said it in that way.
A very common, casual way to say 'in that way' or 'like that'. Often used in conversation.
You open it in that way.
He said it in that way.
Casual and slightly masculine way to say 'in that way' or 'like that'. Often used in informal speech.
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.
It was explained in that way.
Indicating the method or means by which something is accomplished.
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.
You write it in that way (as you just showed me).
You write it in that way (as we both know from before).
You write it in this way (as I am showing you now).
In that case, let's do it this way.