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そういえば (souieba)

N2CommonExpressions

souieba

Means 'by the way' or 'speaking of which', used to introduce a new topic or bring up something unrelated to the current conversation.

そういえば + sentence
そういえば、彼に会ったかもしれません。 (Speaking of which, I might have met him.)
そういえば + question word/phrase
そういえば、最近どうしているかな？ (Speaking of which, I wonder how they've been doing lately?)

そういえば、彼に会ったかもしれません。 (Personal)
Speaking of which, I might have met him.
そういえば、かれにあったかもしれません。
Souieba, kare ni atta kamoshiremasen.
そういえば、明日の会議の準備はもうできましたか？
By the way, have you already prepared for tomorrow's meeting?
そういえば、あしたのかいぎのじゅんびはもうできましたか？
Souieba, ashita no kaigi no junbi wa mou dekimashita ka?
そういえば、この映画は有名な監督が作ったそうですよ。 (Movie: Source Unknown)
Speaking of which, I heard that this movie was made by a famous director.
そういえば、このえいがはゆうめいなかんとくがつくったそうですよ。
Souieba, kono eiga wa yuumei na kantoku ga tsukutta sou desu yo.
そういえば、先生の誕生日は来週ですね。 (Personal)
By the way, the teacher's birthday is next week.
そういえば、せんせいのたんじょうびはらいしゅうですね。
Souieba, sensei no tanjoubi wa raishuu desu ne.
そういえば、最近どうしているかな？ (Personal)
Speaking of which, I wonder how they've been doing lately?
そういえば、さいきんどうしているかな？
Souieba, saikin doushite iru ka na?

ところで (tokorode) - (N2)
- Both そういえば (souieba) and ところで (tokorode) are used to introduce a new topic. However, そういえば (souieba) is more commonly used to recall something forgotten or bring up a related topic, while ところで (tokorode) is used more generally to transition to a new topic.
それじゃあ (sorejaa) - (N2)
- そういえば (souieba) and それじゃあ (sorejaa) both mean 'by the way' or 'speaking of which'. However, それじゃあ (sorejaa) is more informal and often used in casual conversations.
ついでに (tsuide ni) - (N2)
- Both そういえば (souieba) and ついでに (tsuide ni) can be used to introduce an additional topic. However, そういえば (souieba) is specific to recalling a forgotten memory or bringing up a related topic, while ついでに (tsuide ni) is used more generally to mention something in passing.
ちなみに (chinamini) - (N2)
- Both そういえば (souieba) and ちなみに (chinamini) can mean 'by the way'. However, そういえば (souieba) is used to recall something forgotten or bring up a related topic, while ちなみに (chinamini) is used to introduce additional information or provide an interesting side note.

Which of the following means 'Speaking of which, have you seen that movie?'