adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
soon; before long; any time now
Indicates that something is expected to happen in the near future, often with a sense of anticipation or that the time is approaching.
そろそろ出かけましょう。
Let's get going soon.
バス
The bus should be coming any time now.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a gradual, quiet, or careful manner of doing something. Often used with verbs of movement or change.
彼はそろそろと歩き出した。
He started walking slowly and quietly.
日がそろそろと沈んでいく。
The sun is gradually setting.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Used exhortatively or to express impatience, implying that something should have happened or should happen now. Often in phrases like そろそろ～しよう or そろそろ～してもいい頃.
そろそろ帰らないと。
It's about time I went home.
もうそろそろ終わりにしよう。
Let's wrap it up already.