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ぼそりと

bosorito

Muttering something quietly

Saying something in a low, quiet voice, almost to oneself. A single utterance spoken so softly that others might miss it. More deliberate than boso-boso.

💡A student answering reluctantly — 'He bosorito muttered the answer.'

Example

彼女はぼそりと「ごめん」と言った。

She bosorito muttered "sorry."

Quiz yourself

He ___ muttered "I knew it" under his breath.

彼は○○と「やっぱりね」とつぶやいた。

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Intermediate