Japanese word

もうすぐ

Pronunciation

Romajimōsugu

Meaning

  • adverbsoon

Example

もうすぐベルが鳴ります。mō su gu be ru ga na ri ma su

The bell will ring soon.

Illustration for もうすぐ (soon)

More examples

妹はもうすぐ七歳になります。imōto wa mō su gu nana sai ni na ri ma su

My younger sister will soon turn seven.

Core concept

もうすぐ (mōsugu) points to an event that is close to happening but has not happened yet.

Common phrases

  • もうすぐ出発するmō su gu shup patsu su ru

    depart soon

  • もうすぐ完成するmō su gu kan sei su ru

    be completed soon

  • もうすぐ七歳になるmō su gu nana sai ni na ru

    turn seven soon

Similar words

まもなくmamonaku: At a time very close to now or to a stated event.
もうじきmōjiki: In a short time, usually before an expected event occurs.
じきにjikini: After only a short wait.

Definition in Japanese

今からあまり時間を置かずに物事が起こるさま。ima ka ra a ma ri ji kan o o ka zu ni mono goto ga o ko ru sa ma

Word origin

The adverb もうすぐ (mōsugu) is formed from もう (mō, "already; soon") and すぐ (sugu, "immediately"), combining nearness in time with immediacy.

Usage tips

  • もうすぐ (mōsugu) fits situations such as an approaching bell, arrival, or school break, while almost can also describe an amount or degree.

Other meanings

  • almostadverb

Opposites

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