そっと
N3[soto]
Definitions
1.adverb (fukushi)
softly; gently; quietly; lightly
2.adverb (fukushi)
stealthily; secretly; in secret
3.noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
to leave alone; to leave as it is
Example Sentences
眠っている赤ちゃんをそっと布団に寝かせた。
I gently laid the sleeping baby on the futon.
親に内緒でそっと家を抜け出して友達と会いに行った。
Without telling my parents, I stealthily slipped out of the house to meet a friend.
彼女はそっと肩に手を置いた。
She gently placed her hand on my shoulder.