徐々に

じょじょに

Gradually, little by little

N3adverb·jojoni

How to remember it

The kanji 徐 is repeated in feel — think 'slowly, slowly' to recall the steady pace.

Example sentences

  • 天気は徐々に回復していくでしょう。

    てんきはじょじょにかいふくしていくでしょう。

    The weather will gradually recover.

  • 徐々に日本語が上達してきた。

    じょじょににほんごがじょうたつしてきた。

    My Japanese has gradually improved.

Usage

Formal, written-style adverb; pairs with change verbs like 変わる and 進む.

Related words

少しずつゆっくり次第にだんだん

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