Japanese phrase

それでは本題に入ります。 so re de wa hon dai ni hai ri ma su

Meaning

Now let's get to the main topic.

When to use it

Signals a shift to the main topic. It is a polite but direct way to move a meeting or discussion forward.

Example dialogue

資料はそろいました。それでは本題に入ります。 shi ryō wa so ro i ma shi ta so re de wa hon dai ni hai ri ma su

The materials are ready. Now, let's get to the main topic.

はい、お願いします。 ha i o nega i shi ma su

Yes, please go ahead.

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