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それはそうとして

Meanings

1

expression

anyway; by the way; incidentally; to change the subject

usually written using kana alone

A set phrase used to shift the topic or return to a main point after a digression. Similar to それはそうと, but slightly more formal or emphatic.

See also: それはそうと

それはそうとして、明日あしたの会かい議ぎの準じゅん備びはできていますか。
Anyway, are you ready for tomorrow's meeting?
それはそうとして、最さい近きんどうしてる？
By the way, how have you been lately?

Kanji

其that

Similar words

それはそうと
More casual and conversational; often used to abruptly change the subject. それはそうとして is slightly more deliberate or formal.
ところで
A common conjunction meaning 'by the way', used to introduce a new topic. それはそうとして implies a stronger break or return to a prior subject.

Etymology

A fixed expression composed of それは (that is) + そう (so) + として (as). Literally 'setting that aside as it is', it functions as a discourse marker to change or resume a topic.