Vocabulary

What does そうっと (soutto) mean?

そうっと means gently, softly; stealthily.

Quick facts
Readingそうっと
Romajisoutto
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
そうっと
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworksoutto

gently, softly; stealthily

Example sentences

  • I gently opened the door.

  • I walked quietly so as not to wake the baby.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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