adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
absent-mindedly; vacantly; blankly
Describes doing or saying something without focus, as if one's mind is elsewhere. Often used with verbs like 言う or 見る.
彼は窓の外をぼそっと見ていた。
He was staring blankly out the window.
「そうかな」と彼女はぼそっと言った。
"I wonder," she said absently.
adverb, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
in a subdued voice; murmuring; mumbling
Speaking quietly, often in a low, indistinct, or hesitant manner. Can imply a lack of confidence or a desire not to be overheard.
彼は何かぼそっとつぶやいたが、聞き取れなかった。
He mumbled something under his breath, but I couldn't catch it.
恥ずかしそうに、彼女は名前をぼそっと言った。
Shyly, she murmured her name.