そろそろ

そろそろ

soon; before long; any time now; momentarily

N4Common wordAdverb
Adverb, Adverb (to particle)
soonbefore longany time nowmomentarily
Adverb, Adverb (to particle)
slowlyquietlysteadilygraduallygingerly
Adverb, Adverb (to particle)
alreadyabout time

Example Sentences

彼女はそろそろ35(さい)だ。

She is going on 35.

そろそろお開きにしよかー。

Well, shall we call it a day?

(かれ)はもうそろそろ帰るはずだ。

He is expected to come home soon.

(かれ)はもうそろそろ身を固めてもいいころだ。

It is about time he got settled down.

遅くなってしまったわ、そろそろいかなくては。

Oh, I'm late. I should be going now.