そろそろ

sorosoro

soon, about time, gradually

そろそろ出発しよう

It's about time to leave.

informal

Indicates that something should happen soon or that it is time to start or stop an action.

そろそろ寝よう

I should go to bed soon.

そろそろ終わりにしよう

Let's wrap this up soon.

Often used to suggest a gentle transition or to indicate that an action should begin or end.

Collocations

It's about time

I should go soon

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in casual speech.

The meaning can shift slightly depending on the context, such as suggesting urgency or a gentle transition.

Derived from the reduplication of the adverb 'そろ' (meaning 'gradually' or 'together'), emphasizing a gradual or impending action.

Commonly used in casual conversation to suggest that an action should begin or end without urgency. Can also imply a gradual process.

そろ

gradually, together

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そろ

gradually, together

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