そのうち

Alternative writings: その内, 其の内, 其内
JLPT:N3
Frequency:

1Soon; before long; someday — indicating a not-too-distant future without a fixed time.

ExpressionAdverbUsually Kana

Examples

忙しいけどそのうち遊びに行こう。

I'm busy now, but let's hang out sometime soon.

そのうち答えが分かるだろう。

You'll find out the answer before long.

そのうち時間ができたら手伝うよ。

I'll help you when I get some time one of these days.

2Of the previously mentioned group; among them; referring to some or a certain number within that set.

ExpressionAdverbUsually Kana

Examples

10人が応募してきた。そのうち三人が面接に呼ばれた。

Ten people applied. Three of them were called for an interview.

作品がたくさん提出された。そのうち二点が入賞した。

Many works were submitted. Two of them won a prize.

そのうちの何人かは賛成だった。

Some of them were in favor.

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