English–Japanese

“gradually” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoだんだん (dandan)

Pronunciation

Romajijojoni

Example

春になると、徐々に暖かくなります。haru ni na ru to jo jo ni atata ka ku na ri ma su

It gradually gets warmer in spring.

Illustration for 徐々に (gradually)

How to say “gradually” in Japanese

“Gradually” in Japanese is 徐々に (jojoni).

Describes a change that unfolds in small steps over time rather than happening all at once.

Full entry for 徐々に: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 徐々に

練習を重ねると、徐々に自信がつきます。ren shū o kasa ne ru to jo jo ni ji shin ga tsu ki ma su

As you practice more, you gradually gain confidence.

Tips for using 徐々に

  • Gradually describes the pace of a change, whereas eventually describes the point at which a result is reached.

Other Japanese words for “gradually”

天気はだんだん暖かくなります。ten ki wa da n da n atata ka ku na ri ma su

The weather gradually gets warmer.

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