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そろそろ

Readings

Kana: そろそろ、そろっと
Romaji: sorosoro, sorotto
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Definitions

adv
1

slowly; quietly; steadily; gradually; gingerly

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word
adv
2

soon; momentarily; before long; any time now

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentences

そろそろ時間(じかん)だ。
➥It's about time.
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そろそろ()こうか。
➥Let's be going now.
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そろそろ(もど)時間(じかん)だ。
➥It's about time we went back.
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そろそろ()ないと。
➥I'd better get to bed soon.
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そろそろ()くわね。
➥I'm taking off now.
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そろそろ()時刻(じこく)だ。
➥It's almost time to go to bed.
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