彼は誰にも見られないように、そっと宝石を盗んだ。
He stole the jewel quietly so that no one would see him.
Japanese
そっと
そっと
Meaning: softly; gently; quietly; stealthily
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Example sentences
I gently closed the door so as not to wake the baby.
退屈な会議からそっと抜け出した。
I quietly slipped out of the boring meeting.
彼はそっと部屋の中を覗き込んだ。
He quietly peered into the room.
彼女は僕の肩を叩き、そっと耳打ちした。
She tapped my shoulder and whispered softly in my ear.
彼女は私の手をそっと握り返してくれた
She gently squeezed my hand back.
二人の邪魔者にならないよう、そっと部屋を出た。
I left the room quietly so as not to be a nuisance to the two of them.
彼は彼女の額にそっと口付けをした。
He gently kissed her on the forehead.
彼女は恋の歌をそっと歌った。
She quietly sang a love song.
Usage Notes
Used when doing something quietly or carefully to avoid disturbing others or being noticed.
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