Vocab Info

N1 Adverb

(やが)before long, soon, almost, nearly, finally, in the end, eventually

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb

      1.

      before long, soon, shortly

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Adverb

      2.

      almost, nearly

      Usually written using kana alone
    3. Adverb

      3.

      finally, in the end, eventually

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    軈て 【やがて】頓て 【やがて】漸て 【やがて】

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      社長(しゃちょう)(やが)会社(かいしゃ)到着(とうちゃく)するだろう。

      The company president will arrive at the company soon. {before long, soon, almost, nearly, finally, in the end, eventually}

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      日本(にほん)()(はじ)めてから、やがて()(ねん)になります。

      Since I started living in Japan, it will soon be 4 years. {before long, soon, almost, nearly, finally, in the end, eventually}

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      (ちち)息子(むすこ)に:「やがて()()れるから、もう(いえ)(かえ)ろう!」

      The father said to his son, "Let's go home now, as it will be dark soon!" {before long, soon, almost, nearly, finally, in the end, eventually}

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      あの才能(さいのう)のある()(やが)天才(てんさい)になることは間違(まちが)いありません。

      There's no doubt that the talented child will eventually become a genius. {before long, soon, almost, nearly, finally, in the end, eventually}

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      子供(こども)たちもやがてはクリスマスのサンタさんの(はなし)(うそ)だと()かるだろう。

      The children will eventually realize that the story of Santa Claus at Christmas is a lie. {before long, soon, almost, nearly, finally, in the end, eventually}

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