そのうち
そのうち
adverb
before long, eventually, sooner or later
1.
before long, eventually, sooner or later
At some unspecified point in the near future; in due time.
そのうち連絡します。
I'll contact you eventually.
そのうち means 'eventually/before long' but with a vague, unspecified timeline. It suggests something will happen naturally in due course.
USAGE NOTE:
When used casually (like そのうち連絡するよ), it can sound non-committal or evasive, implying 'someday, maybe' rather than a firm promise.
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 近いうちに: soon, in the near future (more definite)
- やがて: before long, eventually (more literary)
- いずれ: someday, eventually (can be more distant future)
- もうすぐ: very soon, almost (more immediate)
The nuance is that そのうち doesn't specify when—it will happen when it happens.
Related Words
Related:
やがて (before long)