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.
adverb taking the 'to' particle, adverb
Indicates that an action proceeds smoothly, without resistance or trouble. Less common than the stealthy sense.
The cat approached slowly and quietly.
The negotiations proceeded smoothly.
Standard hiragana spelling for this mimetic adverb.
Katakana variant sometimes used for emphasis or stylistic effect.
Mimetic word; the exact origin is uncertain, but it is likely derived from the sound-symbolic association of 'soro' with slow, smooth movement.