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Sorosoro: It’s Just About Time

Posted on March 7, 2012 by J Sensei

そろそろ There are actually two distinct uses for sorosoro (そろそろ). The first is as an adverb representing softly, leisurely, gently, gradually, etc. The second is the one to really watch out for: that something will be done soon, in the … Continue reading →

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Itsudemo: Anytime, But Not Anywhere

Posted on February 19, 2012 by J Sensei

Itsu demo (いつでも） The Japanese word “itsu demo” (いつでも) has two very distinct parts. Itsu (何時、いつ) is represented by kanji that literally read, “what time”. Dictionaries say “demo” means but or however, but that is not how it is applied here. … Continue reading →

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