段々

だんだん

Gradually; little by little

N5adverb·dandan

How to remember it

Each 段 (step/stair) stacked one after another suggests steady, step-by-step progress.

Example sentences

  • 天気は段々暖かくなりました。

    てんきはだんだんあたたかくなりました。

    The weather gradually became warmer.

  • 段々日本語が上手になりました。

    だんだんにほんごがじょうずになりました。

    My Japanese gradually improved.

Usage

Commonly used with 〜なる to show gradual change over time.

Related words

少しずつ徐々に次第に

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