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ちなみに、その件は (by the way, regarding that matter...)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral to slightly casual

How it works

「ちなみに」is an adverb meaning 'by the way' or 'incidentally', used to introduce supplementary information. 「その件 (sono ken)」 means 'that matter' or 'that issue'. The particle 「は (wa)」 marks 「その件」 as the topic of the upcoming, often implied, statement.

Sample sentences

昨日打ち合わせした件ですが、ちなみに、その件は来週に延期になりました。

Regarding the matter we discussed yesterday, by the way, that matter has been postponed until next week.

プレゼン資料は完成しました。ちなみに、その件は部長に報告済みです。

The presentation materials are complete. By the way, regarding that matter, it's already been reported to the general manager.

田中さんの送別会の件ですが、ちなみに、その件はもう参加人数を締め切りました。

Regarding Tanaka-san's farewell party, by the way, we've already closed the participant list for that matter.

Quick facts

politeness:Can be used in both polite and casual contexts, often implying a follow-up statement about a related but not central topic.

usage_context:Used to smoothly transition to an additional point or detail related to a previous conversation, or to bring up a new, but connected, topic.

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Example

昨日打ち合わせした件ですが、ちなみに、その件は来週に延期になりました。

Regarding the matter we discussed yesterday, by the way, that matter has been postponed until next week.

プレゼン資料は完成しました。ちなみに、その件は部長に報告済みです。

The presentation materials are complete. By the way, regarding that matter, it's already been reported to the general manager.