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Learn JLPT N3 Grammar: ところで (tokoro de)
Meaning: by the way
How to use: ところで + new topic
Example sentences:
1. ところで、罰則、どうだった？何をさせられた？
tokoro de, bassoku, dou datta. nani o saserareta.
By the way, how was your punishment? What did he make you do?
2. もうすぐ、今年も終わりですね。ところで、お正月はどうなさいますか？
mou sugu, kotoshi mo owari desu ne. tokoro de, oshougatsu wa dou nasaimasu ka.
The year will be over soon. By the way, do you have any plans for the new year?
3. ところで大阪に行ったことある？
tokoro de oosaka ni itta koto aru?
By the way, have you ever been to Osaka?
4. 俺は来年日本に留学する。ところで、君はどうするの？
ore wa reinen nihon ni ryuugaku suru. tokoro de, kimi wa dousuru no?
I will study abroad in Japan next year. By the way, what about you?
