Japanese

いよいよ

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

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Handwriting

い
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い
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Example sentences

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.
兵士たちは、いよいよ出陣の準備を整えた。
The soldiers finally finished their preparations to go to the front.
プロ野球のペナントレースもいよいよ終盤に差し掛かった
The professional baseball pennant race has finally reached its final stage.
小説の物語がいよいよ佳境に入ってきた
The story of the novel has finally reached its climax.
長い物語がいよいよ終幕を迎えた。
The long story finally came to an end.
いよいよプロ野球のペナントレースが幕を開ける。
The professional baseball pennant race is finally beginning.

Usage Notes

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

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