そうやって

そうやって
adverb
like that; in that way; that's how
informal
1. like that; in that way; doing it that way
Refers to a method the listener has just described or demonstrated. Often carries a mild criticism when it comments on a habit the speaker disapproves of.
そうやって作(つく)るんですね。
So that's how you make it.
そうやっていつも逃(に)げるんだから。
You always run away like that.
そうやって少(すこ)しずつ覚(おぼ)えていけば、いつか必(かなら)ず話(はな)せるようになる。
If you keep learning bit by bit that way, you'll definitely be able to speak someday.

Composed of そう (that way) + やって (te-form of やる). Part of a demonstrative series with こうやって (this way, near the speaker) and ああやって (that way, away from both).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • こうやって: like this — the method the speaker is showing
  • ああやって: like that — a method neither person is doing right now
  • そのように: in that way — the formal written equivalent

Related Words

Related: こうやって (like this; in this way)
Related: ああやって (like that (over there))
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Added 2026.8.1 6:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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