所で (Tokorode) is a Japanese conjunction meaning “by the way, incidentally, well, now”.
Meanings
- conjunctionby the way; incidentally; well; now
- particle, conjunctioneven if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)after the plain past form of a verb
Examples
ところで、何歳ですか。
By the way, how old are you?
ところで午後お暇ですか。
By the way, are you free this afternoon?
ところであなたは今晩暇ですか。
By the way, are you free tonight?
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).