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Everyday ConversationSaturday 27 June 2026
そろそろ帰らないといけません。
Pronunciation: Sorosoro kaeranaito ikemasen.
Meaning: I should be heading home soon.
This polite expression is commonly used when you need to leave a social gathering or workplace; 「そろそろ」(sorosoro) meaning "soon" or "about time" adds a gentle, natural tone to the statement.
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