Translation guide
Ways to introduce an additional point or topic in Japanese, often used to add information or change the subject.
To introduce an additional thought, reason, or topic, similar to 'another thing is...' or 'also...'
Casual and common in spoken Japanese. Connects to a previous statement to add another point.
それと、明日の会議は何時ですか。
Another thing, what time is tomorrow's meeting?
To refer to 'another thing' as a distinct object or matter, not just an additional point.
Literally 'a different thing/matter'. Used when distinguishing from what was just mentioned.
それは別のことです。
That's another thing.
Means 'one more thing', emphasizing an additional item.
Very casual, often used in informal speech to add an afterthought.
あと、牛乳も買ってきて。
Another thing, buy some milk too.
Means 'and then' or 'also', used to list additional items or actions.
それから、もう一つお願いがあります。
Another thing, I have one more request.
Means 'also' or 'in addition', slightly more formal than あと.
また、別の問題もあります。
Another thing, there is also a different problem.
もう一つのことを忘れていました。
I forgot another thing.