JLPT N3

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そっと (Sotto) is a Japanese adverb meaning “softly, gently, quietly, lightly”.

Meanings

  1. adverbsoftly; gently; quietly; lightly
  2. adverbstealthily; secretly; in secret
  3. suru verbto leave alone; to leave as it isas 〜しておく

Examples

  • Let's leave her alone.

  • She gave the door a gentle push.

  • She laid the child down gently.

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