“Shortly” in Japanese
Short answer
Shortly in Japanese is “もう” (mou). Full meaning: already, yet, by now, now, (not) any more, (not) any longer; soon, shortly, before long, presently; further, more, again, another, the other.
Other ways to say “Shortly” in Japanese
ぼちぼち
bochibochi leisurely, slowly, gradually, steadily, little by little; soon, shortly; here and there, scattered, dotted
近々
chikajika soon, before long, shortly, in the near future; close (by), near, nearby
軈て
yagate before long, soon, shortly; almost, nearly; finally, in the end, eventually
もう直
moujiki soon, shortly, nearly, almost
追って
otte later on, shortly, presently, afterwards, in due course, by and by; P.S.
もう直ぐ
mousugu soon, shortly, before long, nearly, almost
間もなく
mamonaku soon, shortly, before long, in a short time, in a little while; having no time to ..., with no time to ...
近いうちに
chikaiuchini soon, shortly, before long
近く
chikaku near, neighbourhood, neighborhood, vicinity; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"), close to; shortly, soon
ちかぢか
chikajika soon, before long, shortly, in the near future; close (by), near, nearby
今度
kondo this time, now; next time, another time, shortly, soon; recently, lately, the other day
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