それはそうとして

Meanings

1

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?