ぼそっと

Alternative writings: ボソッと
Frequency:
1

Absent-mindedly; in a detached or blank way — a mimetic word for mumbling or speaking without much attention.

AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼はぼそっと「まあいいか」と言って部屋を出た。

He muttered 'Oh well' absent-mindedly and left the room.

先生の説明を聞きながら、彼女はぼそっと別のことを考えていた。

While listening to the teacher's explanation, she was thinking about something else absent-mindedly.

疲れているときは、よくぼそっと独り言を言ってしまう。

When I'm tired I often end up muttering to myself absent-mindedly.

2

In a low voice; in undertones — speaking softly or murmuring, often barely audible.

AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼女は怒っているのか、ぼそっと何か言っただけだった。

Whether she was angry or not, she only said something in a low voice.

会議中に誰かがぼそっと冗談を言って、みんなが笑った。

Someone murmured a joke during the meeting and everyone laughed.

彼は恥ずかしそうにぼそっと名前を呼んだ。

He shyly whispered her name under his breath.

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