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What does ぼつぼつ (botsubotsu) mean?

ぼつぼつ means gradually, sporadically; about time to.

Quick facts
Readingぼつぼつ
Romajibotsubotsu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
ぼつぼつ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkbotsubotsu

gradually, sporadically; about time to

Example sentences

  • Shall we get going home soon?

  • Guests began to gather little by little.

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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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