そろそろ It's about time
こんにちは！Have you ever heard the word 「そろそろ」? It’s a super useful word with a few meanings, but once you get the context, it’s super easy to use! Let’s check it out together 🤓💫
そろそろ(soro-soro)
そろそろ has two main uses. It’s often used when it’s time to start or end something, or when something is expected to happen soon. It’s usually placed before a verb or noun to express the timing or mood of an action like gently suggesting a transition.
1.It’s about time to…
When it’s time to start something
Example Sentence
A: そろそろ桜(さくら)が咲(さ)く頃(ころ)だね。
It’s about time for the cherry blossoms to bloom.B: 本当(ほんとう)だね！一年(いちねん)って早(はや)いな〜
You’re right! A year really flies by, huh?
2.Soon…
When it’s time to wrap up or leave
Example Sentence
A: 明日(あした)早(はや)いからそろそろ帰(かえ)るね！
I’ve got an early morning tomorrow, so I’m gonna head out soon!B: おけ！また遊(あそ)ぼう〜！
Okay! Let’s hang out again soon!
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こんにちは！Do you know the go-to word for casually sharing your thoughts in Japanese? There’s a super common word for it that people of all ages use naturally in their daily conversation. Let’s check it out 🚀
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