そろそろ
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Base adverb form. Indicates something happening gradually or in the near future. Often used to express a gentle or polite sense of timing, e.g., 『そろそろ始めます』 (sorosoro hajimemasu, 'I'll start soon').
Theme
User and their coworker Mika are wrapping up a late meeting at the office. Mika notices the time and suggests leaving.
そろそろ
そろそろ
gradually, soon
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'slowly, slowly' turning into 'soon'—it sounds like 'so-ro so-ro' (そろそろ). 'Slowly, slowly' → そろそろ (sorosoro, 'gradually, soon').
Cultural Note
『そろそろ』 (sorosoro) is commonly used in daily conversations to politely suggest leaving or starting something, e.g., 『そろそろ行きましょう』 (sorosoro ikimashou, 'Let's go soon').
Forms
Base: そろそろBase adverb form. Indicates something happening gradually or in the near future. Often used to express a gentle or polite sense of timing, e.g., 『そろそろ始めます』 (sorosoro hajimemasu, 'I'll start soon').