Japanese

いよいよ

いよいよ
Meaning: finally; at last; more and more
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

いよいよ明日から旅行が始まる。
Finally, the trip starts tomorrow.
いよいよ最終の局面を迎える。
Finally reaching the final stage.
いよいよ私の出番だ。
Finally, it's my turn.
いよいよレースがスタートする。
The race is finally about to start.
プロ野球のシーズンがいよいよ開幕した
The professional baseball season has finally opened.

Usage Notes

Used when something expected or feared is about to happen, or to emphasize a progressive state.

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