そう言えば
(sou ieba)
Now that you mention it; speaking of which
Usage Frequency
FREQUENT
N2
JLPT
そう言えば
(sou ieba)
Now that you mention it; speaking of which
Usage Frequency
FREQUENT
N2
JLPT
Definition
This expression is used when something related to the current conversation reminds the speaker of something else.
How to Use
Used at the beginning of a sentence or a clause to indicate something relevant to what has just been mentioned.
Common Usage
そう言えば
Formal Usage
そう言えば
Context, Limitations and Specificities
When to use?
This expression is often used in casual conversation when a remark or situation reminds the speaker of a related concept or fact.
Example Sentences
そう言えば、昨日田中さんに会いました。
そういえば、きのうたなかさんにあいました。
Sou ieba, kinou Tanaka-san ni aimashita.
Now that you mention it, I met Tanaka-san yesterday.
そう言えば、あの映画はどうだった？
そういえば、あのえいがはどうだった？
Sou ieba, ano eiga wa dou datta?
Speaking of which, how was that movie?
そう言えば、今日は雨が降るそうです。
そういえば、きょうはあめがふるそうです。
Sou ieba, kyou wa ame ga furu sou desu.
Now that you mention it, it seems like it will rain today.
そう言えば、日曜日にパーティーがあります。
そういえば、にちようびにパーティーがあります。
Sou ieba, nichiyoubi ni paatii ga arimasu.
Speaking of which, there's a party on Sunday.
そう言えば、あなたの誕生日はいつですか？
そういえば、あなたのたんじょうびはいつですか？
Sou ieba, anata no tanjoubi wa itsu desu ka?
Speaking of which, when is your birthday?
そう言えば、彼はどこに住んでいますか？
そういえば、かれはどこにすんでいますか？
Sou ieba, kare wa doko ni sunde imasu ka?
Speaking of which, where does he live?
そう言えば、本を返すのを忘れました。
そういえば、ほんをかえすのをわすれました。
Sou ieba, hon wo kaesu no wo wasuremashita.
Now that you mention it, I forgot to return the book.
そう言えば、試験の結果はどうでしたか？
そういえば、しけんのけっかはどうでしたか？
Sou ieba, shiken no kekka wa dou deshita ka?
Speaking of which, how were the exam results?
そう言えば、来月旅行に行きます。
そういえば、らいげつりょこうにいきます。
Sou ieba, raigetsu ryokou ni ikimasu.
Now that you mention it, I am going on a trip next month.
そう言えば、明日の会議は何時ですか？
そういえば、あしたのかいぎはなんじですか？
Sou ieba, ashita no kaigi wa nanji desu ka?
Speaking of which, what time is tomorrow's meeting?