used to introduce a new topic or add extra information
新しい話題を紹介したり、追加の情報を加えたりするために使用される (atarashī wadai o shōkai shitari, tsuika no jōhō o kuwaetari suru tame ni shiyō sareru)
"By the way, did you finish your project?"
"ところで, プロジェクトは終わったの?" (tokorode, purojekuto wa owatta no?)
to formally approve something
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under press...
a person who looks very healthy
something or someone that looks pitiful or regrettable
to prepare for future success by hard work
to work at a second job, especially secretly or part-time