つかぬこと

expression, noun

something unrelated; a different matter

Used to introduce a question or topic that is unrelated to the current conversation. Often appears in the set phrase つかぬことを伺いますが (Excuse me for asking something unrelated, but...).

• つかぬことを伺うかがいますが、お名な前まえは何なんとおっしゃいますか。

  Excuse me for asking something unrelated, but what is your name?

• 会かい議ぎ中ちゅうにつかぬことを言いってしまった。

  I ended up saying something unrelated during the meeting.