by the way — shifts to a new, unrelated topic
ところで、あの映画もう見た?
tokorode, ano eiga mou mita?
By the way, have you seen that movie yet? casual
ところで、来月の会議の件ですが、日程は決まりましたか。
tokorode, raigetsu no kaigi no ken desu ga, nittei wa kimarimashita ka.
By the way, regarding next month's meeting, has the schedule been decided? neutral
ところで
ところでtokorodeN3neutral