What does the TOEIC word "shortly" mean?

The TOEIC word "shortly" (adverb (副詞)) means "間もなく、すぐに" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

Can you give a business example for "shortly"?

Yes, a typical business example is: "The train to New York will depart shortly from Track 5." which translates to "ニューヨーク行きの電車は5番線から間もなく出発します。".

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adverb (副詞)

shortly

💡 Usage & Nuance: TOEICでは「まもなく到着します」「すぐに連絡します」といった、近い将来の行動を示す文脈でよく使われます。特にアナウンスやEメールで頻出です。

soon

presently

momentarily

The train to New York will depart shortly from Track 5.

ニューヨーク行きの電車は5番線から間もなく出発します。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "shortly"

Ms. Tanaka will be here _______ to begin the presentation.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「be here shortly」で「間もなく到着する」という意味です。
English: 'Will be here shortly' means she will arrive soon.

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