もうじき
Meanings
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usually written using kana alone
Used to indicate that something will happen in the near future. Often carries a sense of imminence or expectation.
Spring will be here soon, won't it?
The train will arrive shortly.
Usage patterns
- もうじき〈時〉になるa season/time will soon arrive
Winter will be here soon.
- もうじき〈事〉が終わるsomething will soon come to an end
The exam will be over soon.
- もうじき〈人〉が来るsomeone will arrive soon
A guest will be here soon.
- もうじきだused alone to say something will happen soon
"How much longer to the station?" "It's coming up soon."