It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: そろそろ
Meaning: “soon” or “about to” in English.
If it occurs soon, it can mean that something is about to happen.
Examples
- そろそろ行かないと。 I have to go soon.
- そろそろ始めましょうか。 Shall we start?
- そろそろ衣替えの時期だ。 It’s almost time to update your wardrobe for the season.
- ではそろそろ失礼します。 Well, it’s about time for me to go.
- そろそろ かえりましょうか。 Well, by and by, shall we be returning home?
- そろそろ寝る時間じゃないの？ Isn’t it about time you went to bed?
- 明日早いからそろそろ寝よっかな。 I start early tomorrow, maybe I should go to sleep soon.
- そろそろ今の生活に飽きがきています I am beginning to get tired of my current lifestyle.
- もう９時ですから、そろそろ帰ります。 It’s already 9:00, so I’m going home soon.
- 暖かくなってきたので、そろそろ夏物を出そう。 The weather has gotten warmer, so it’s about time I got out my summer goods.
- そろそろ 行きましょうか。えいがは ８：００から だから。 Well, shall we be going? The movie starts at 8:00