ぼつぼつ

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

gradually; little by little

Describes a slow, steady progression or change over time. Often used with verbs like 進む, 増える, or 回復する.

• 景けい気きがぼつぼつ回かい復ふくしてきた。

  The economy is gradually recovering.

• 日本にほん語ごがぼつぼつわかってきた。

  I'm starting to understand Japanese little by little.

adverb

soon; before long

Indicates that something will happen in the near future, often with a sense of inevitability or natural progression. Common in casual speech.

• ぼつぼつ出でかけようか。

  Shall we get going soon?

• 彼かれもぼつぼつ来くる頃ころだ。

  He should be coming before long.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

here and there; scattered

Describes things appearing or existing in a sparse, dotted pattern. Can be used with と (ぼつぼつと) for a more vivid, mimetic effect.

• 空そらに星ほしがぼつぼつと見みえ始はじめた。

  Stars began to appear here and there in the sky.

• 壁かべにぼつぼつと染しみがある。

  There are spots scattered on the wall.

noun

spots; dots; pimples; rash

Noun usage referring to small, dot-like marks or blemishes on a surface or skin. Often used for skin conditions like pimples or a rash.

• 顔かおにぼつぼつができた。

  I got pimples on my face.

• この布ぬのにはぼつぼつがある。

  This cloth has dots on it.