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    ついでに言うと (tsuide ni iu to - incidentally, while I'm at it)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This expression is formed from "ついでに" (tsuide ni), meaning 'while doing something else, taking advantage of an opportunity,' combined with "言うと" (iu to), meaning 'if one says' or 'speaking of which.' It is used to introduce an additional point or a related topic that comes to mind because of the current conversation or situation. It implies that the new point is a secondary thought or a convenient addition.

    Sample sentences

    昨日映画を見たんだけど、ついでに言うと、あの俳優さんは演技が上手だね。

    I watched a movie yesterday, and incidentally, that actor is very good at acting, isn't he?

    来週の会議だけど、ついでに言うと、資料はもう準備できてる？

    About next week's meeting, and speaking of which, are the materials ready yet?

    このレポート、もうすぐ完成しそうだよ。ついでに言うと、来月のプロジェクトのアイデアもあるんだ。

    This report seems almost finished. And while I'm at it, I also have some ideas for next month's project.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Often used when a new idea or a secondary task/comment pops into mind that is related to the main topic or current action, but not the primary focus. It's less abrupt than just changing topics.
    component_breakdown:ついでに (tsuide ni): as long as, while; 言うと (iu to): if one says, speaking of.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    昨日映画を見たんだけど、ついでに言うと、あの俳優さんは演技が上手だね。

    I watched a movie yesterday, and incidentally, that actor is very good at acting, isn't he?

    来週の会議だけど、ついでに言うと、資料はもう準備できてる？

    About next week's meeting, and speaking of which, are the materials ready yet?

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