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ぽつりと

potsuri-to

Saying one thing quietly

Dropping a single quiet remark into the silence. Like one raindrop falling — brief, soft, but carrying weight.

💡After a long silence — 'She said potsuri-to, "I miss him."'

Example

彼女はぽつりと「会いたいな」と言った。

She said potsuri-to, 'I miss him.'

Quiz yourself

After a long pause, he said ___, 'I'm sorry.'

長い沈黙の後、○○「ごめん」と言った。

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Intermediate