Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn wa sateoki for "leaving A aside for now, let's talk about B."
- Form and connection: [Noun] はさておき
- Nuance in real use: はさておき is an important tool in Japanese meeting culture — it lets you gracefully steer discussion back on track without negating the previous topic. It's a high-EQ linguistic skill.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn wa sateoki for "leaving A aside for now, let's talk about B."
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun] はさておきShow answer
Joking aside, let's get to the main topic.Show answer
結果けっかはさておき、過程かていは素晴すばらしかった。 ([Noun] はさておき)Continue learning
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