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そろそろ
sorosoro
Description
「そろそろ」は、何かをする時間が近づいてきた時に使う言葉です。
"そろそろ" is a word used when the time to do something is approaching.
帰るときや始めるときに、よく「そろそろ行こう」のように言います。
When leaving or starting, people often say "そろそろ行こう" (Let's go soon).
Meanings
そろそろsorosoro
soon; it's about time to (do something)
そろそろ帰りましょうか。
Shall we head home soon?
そろそろsorosoro
slowly; quietly; gently
赤ちゃんが起きないように、そろそろ歩いた。
I walked quietly so the baby wouldn't wake up.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
Sense 1 (about time to) is by far the most common in daily conversation.
- Etymology
An onomatopoeic/mimetic word; reduplication of そろ suggests a smooth, gradual movement.
In videos
“そろそろかな。”
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