Japanese phrase
本題に戻りませんか？ hon dai ni modo ri ma se n ka
Meaning
Shall we get back to the main topic?
When to use it
Suggests returning to the central subject of a discussion. It is a polite way to refocus a meeting when the conversation has drifted, with a softer tone than a direct instruction.
Example dialogue
話がそれてしまいましたね。 hanashi ga so re te shi ma i ma shi ta ne
We've gotten off track.
本題に戻りませんか？ hon dai ni modo ri ma se n ka
Shall we get back to the main topic?