それはそうと、今何時だい。

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それ そう だい

English Translation

What time is it, anyway?

Furigana

それはそうと、(いま)(なん)()だい。

Romanji

Sore wa sō to, ima nan ji dai.

Words

其れ (それ)
that (indicating an item or person near the listener, the action of the listener, or something on their mind); it; that time; then; there (indicating a place near the listener); you
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
そう (そう)
so; really; seeming; appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
()
if; when; and; with; particle used for quoting (with speech, thoughts, etc.); quoting particle; promoted pawn; indicates question (sentence end)
(いま)
now; the present time; just now; soon; immediately; (one) more
(なに、なん)
what; how many; you-know-what; that; whatsit; what's the expression; what do you call them; what?; hey!
()
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
(だい)
title; subject; theme; topic; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)

Kanji

Readings: コン、 キン、 いま
Meaning: now
Readings: カ、 なに、 なん、 なに-、 なん-
Meaning: what
Readings: ジ、 とき、 -どき
Meanings: time, hour