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Everyday ConversationMonday 5 October 2026
そろそろ準備しないと遅れちゃいますよ。
Pronunciation: Sorosoro junbi shinai to okurechau masu yo.
Meaning: We should start getting ready soon or we'll be late.
This phrase uses "そろそろ" (sorosoro) meaning "soon/gradually" and is commonly used to gently prompt someone to begin preparing, showing natural time-awareness in Japanese conversation.
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