“By the way” in Japanese
Short answer
By the way in Japanese is “時に” (tokini). Full meaning: by the way, incidentally; sometimes, occasionally, on occasion; precisely (at that time), exactly, just (then), right (then).
Other ways to say “By the way” in Japanese
所で
tokorode by the way, incidentally; even if, no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
因みに
chinamini by the way, in this connection, incidentally, in passing
転じて
tenjite by the way, meanwhile, on the other hand, by extension
実は
jitsuha as a matter of fact, by the way, to tell you the truth, to be honest, frankly
序でながら
tsuidenagara while I have the opportunity (I'd also like to say ...), by the way, incidentally, in passing
其れはそうと
sorehasouto anyway, by the way, incidentally, well, to change the subject
其れはそうとして
sorehasoutoshite anyway, by the way, incidentally, well, to change the subject
て言うか
teiuka or rather (say), or better (say), or perhaps I should say, or, how should I put it, I mean; by the way
話変わるけど
hanashikawarukedo changing the subject, on a different note, by the way
序でに
tsuideni while (one is at it), when, on the occasion of, at the same time (as), on one's way (to), by the way, incidentally, in passing
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