“Before long” in Japanese
Short answer
Before long in Japanese is “軈て” (yagate). Full meaning: before long, soon, shortly; almost, nearly; finally, in the end, eventually.
Other ways to say “Before long” in Japanese
近々
chikajika soon, before long, shortly, in the near future; close (by), near, nearby
今に
imani before long, even now
日ならず
hinarazu before long, in a few days
日ならずして
hinarazushite before long, in a few days
ちかぢか
chikajika soon, before long, shortly, in the near future; close (by), near, nearby
ぼつぼつ
botsubotsu gradually, little by little, in a breezy manner; soon, before long; here and there, scattered
追っ付け
ottsuke by and by, before long
程なく
hodonaku soon, before long, shortly thereafter
遠からず
tookarazu soon, before long, in the near future
もう
mou already, yet, by now, now, (not) any more, (not) any longer; soon, shortly, before long, presently; further, more, again, another, the other
幾ばくもなく
ikubakumonaku not long after, before long
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