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そのうちに
sonomama ni
soon
そのうちに手伝います
I'll help you soon.
informal
At some point in the near future; soon.
そのうちに天気も良くなるでしょう
The weather will get better soon.
そのうちに分かります
I'll understand it soon.
Often used to express that something will happen naturally or without specific plans.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'そのうちに' when you want to express that something will happen naturally or without specific plans. It is often used in casual conversation.
Gold Rule
Natural Progression
'そのうちに' implies that the action will happen without immediate effort or planning, often as a natural progression of events.
Word Origin
Combination of 'その' (that) + '内' (inside) + 'に' (particle indicating time), literally meaning 'within that' but used to indicate an unspecified near future.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in casual conversation to indicate that something will happen naturally or without immediate action. It can also imply that the speaker is not in a hurry or is being vague about timing.
Word Breakdown
その
that
demonstrative内
inside
nounに
indicates time
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