それはそうとしてじ字FuriganaMeanings1expressionanyway; by the way; incidentally; to change the subjectusually written using kana aloneA 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?