HomeGrammarJLPT N5もうすぐ〜 (mou sugu~)

もうすぐ〜 (mou sugu~)

JLPT N5

Explanation

Express an action or event happening soon: 'soon', 'in a short while', 'almost'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The もうすぐ grammar point is used to express that an action or event is going to happen soon or is almost happening. It can be translated as 'soon', 'in a short while', or 'almost' in English. もうすぐ is usually followed by a verb or a noun indicating an event.

Examples

Mou sugu haru ga kimasu.

Spring is coming soon.

Mou sugu kanojo no tanjoubi desu.

Her birthday is coming up soon.

Mou sugu shiken ga owaru.

The exam will be over soon.

Mou sugu ame ga yamu deshou.

The rain will likely stop soon.

Practice

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