それでは、そろそろ失礼します。
Well then, I'll be leaving soon.
Japanese
そろそろ
そろそろ
Meaning: soon; about time; gradually; slowly
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Example sentences
It is about time for dinner, isn't it?
娘もそろそろ年頃だから、親としては心配だ。
My daughter is about that age now, so as a parent, I'm worried.
前置きはこの辺にして、そろそろ本題に入りましょう。
Let's set aside the introduction and get to the main topic soon.
そろそろ本題に入りましょう。
Let's get to the main point soon.
それはそれとして、そろそろ本題に入りましょう。
That aside, let's get to the main point soon.
夜も遅くなったので、そろそろ引き揚げることにした。
Since it's getting late, I've decided to head home.
外は少し寒くなってきましたから、そろそろ中に入りましょう。
It's getting a bit cold outside, so let's head inside soon.
独身生活を謳歌してきたが、彼もそろそろ年貢の納め時だろう。
He's enjoyed his bachelor life, but it's probably time for him to settle down.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to indicate that the time for an action or event is approaching.
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