“Soon” in Japanese
Short answer
Soon in Japanese is “近々” (chikajika). Full meaning: soon, before long, shortly, in the near future; close (by), near, nearby.
Other ways to say “Soon” in Japanese
近日
kinjitsu soon, in a few days
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
ぼつぼつ
botsubotsu gradually, little by little, in a breezy manner; soon, before long; here and there, scattered
ちかぢか
chikajika soon, before long, shortly, in the near future; close (by), near, nearby
ぼちぼち
bochibochi leisurely, slowly, gradually, steadily, little by little; soon, shortly; here and there, scattered, dotted
早く
bayaku fast, quick, rapid, swift, speedy, brisk, prompt; early, soon, earlier than usual; premature, too soon, too early
軈て
yagate before long, soon, shortly; almost, nearly; finally, in the end, eventually
もう直
moujiki soon, shortly, nearly, almost
程なく
hodonaku soon, before long, shortly thereafter
遠からず
tookarazu soon, before long, in the near future
もう直ぐ
mousugu soon, shortly, before long, nearly, almost
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