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そのうちわかる
sono uchi de wakaru
will understand soon
そのうちわかるよ。
You'll understand soon.
informal
To understand something after some time has passed.
「この問題の答え、そのうちわかる？」
Will you understand the answer to this question soon?
そのうちわかるから、心配しないで。
You'll understand soon, so don't worry.
Often used to reassure someone that clarity will come with time, without specifying when.
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Pro Tip
Natural usage in reassurance
Use そのうちわかる when you want to reassure someone that clarity will come with time, without committing to a specific timeline. It's softer than すぐにわかる (understand immediately) and more natural in supportive contexts.
Gold Rule
Avoid overusing
While そのうちわかる is useful for reassurance, overusing it may sound dismissive. Pair it with context or follow-up actions to show genuine support.
Word Origin
Composed of そのうち (sono uchi, 'sometime soon') and わかる (wakaru, 'to understand'). The phrase emerged as a natural combination in Japanese to express gradual understanding over time.
Usage Notes
Used in casual conversation to indicate that the answer or understanding will come eventually, often when the speaker wants to avoid giving an immediate answer or when the answer isn't immediately obvious. The tone is reassuring and patient.
Word Breakdown
そのうち
sometime soon
phraseわかる
to understand
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