[Giongo Gitaigo by Flashcards]
そっと
(副詞)
“Performing an action carefully to avoid making a sound. Also, performing an action in such a way that it won’t be discovered by others.”
Sample text:
子供 が寝 ているので、そっとへやを出 た。
The child was sleeping, so I gently left the room.教室 でテストをしているので、ろうかをそっと歩 いた。
Because it’s a test in the classroom, I walked quietly down the hallway.
(Source: E de wakaru Giongo Gitaigo)
Japanese Giongo Gitaigo
