adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
slowly and quietly; stealthily
Describes moving carefully and silently so as not to be noticed. Often used with verbs of movement.
猫がそろりと近づいてきた。
The cat approached slowly and quietly.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Indicates that an action proceeds smoothly, without resistance or trouble. Less common than the stealthy sense.
交渉はそろりと進んだ。
The negotiations proceeded smoothly.
Mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it is likely derived from the sound-symbolic association of 'soro' with slow, smooth movement.