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    ちなみに、時間は (by the way, the time is...)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is an introductory phrase used to change topics or add incidental information. 「ちなみに」 (chinami ni) means 'by the way' or 'incidentally'. 「時間」 (jikan) means 'time', and 「は」 (wa) is a topic marker, indicating that 'time' is the topic of the upcoming statement. The phrase is incomplete as provided, implying that the speaker will state the current time.

    Sample sentences

    ちなみに、時間はまだ午前中です。

    By the way, it's still morning.

    会議は終わりましたが、ちなみに、時間はどれくらいかかりましたか？

    The meeting is over, but by the way, how long did it take?

    ちなみに、時間は午後3時を過ぎました。

    By the way, it's past 3 PM.

    Quick facts

    usage:Used to transition to related but not primary information. Often followed by the actual time or another related fact.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    ちなみに、時間はまだ午前中です。

    By the way, it's still morning.

    会議は終わりましたが、ちなみに、時間はどれくらいかかりましたか？

    The meeting is over, but by the way, how long did it take?

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