そっと

sotto

adverb★Intermediate

informal

Gently, softly, or quietly; with care or caution

そっとドアを開けた

I opened the door gently.

そっと赤ちゃんを抱いた

I held the baby softly.

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Often used to describe delicate or careful actions, especially when dealing with fragile objects or sensitive situations.

Collocations

そっとするto do something gentlyそっと触るto touch gently

そっとしておくphrase

to leave something alone

Use 'そっと' when describing actions that require delicacy, such as handling fragile objects or comforting someone.

Derived from the onomatopoeic root 'そ' (soft sound) combined with the adverbial suffix 'っと' to indicate manner.

Commonly used in everyday language to describe actions that require gentleness or caution. Can also imply secrecy or subtlety in certain contexts.

そ

soft sound

root

っと

adverbial suffix indicating manner

suffix

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