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Botsubotsu

[Giongo Gitaigo by Flashcards]

ぼつぼつ

(副詞)

To start something little by little.

Sample text:

  • 「暗くなったから、ぼつぼつ帰りましょう」
    “It’s getting dark, so let’s go home soon.
  • みかんが店にぼつぼつ出回り始めた。
    Mandarins have begun to come to the store.

(Source: E de wakaru Giongo Gitaigo)

Japanese Giongo Gitaigo


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