Japanese

しずつ

すこしずつ
Meaning: little by little; bit by bit; gradually
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

春になり、雪が少しずつ溶けてきた。
Spring has come, and the snow has started to melt little by little.
日本語を毎日練習して、少しずつ話せるようになった
I practiced Japanese every day and gradually became able to speak it.
将来のために、貯金を少しずつ増やしている。
I am gradually increasing my savings for the future.
暖かい日差しで、道端の雪が少しずつ溶けていった。
The snow on the roadside gradually melted in the warm sunlight.
風が少しずつ秋めいてきた。
The wind has gradually begun to feel like autumn.

Usage Notes

Indicates that a process is happening in small increments over time.

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