Japanese

ますます

ますます
Meaning: more and more; increasingly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

ま
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ま
す

Example sentences

It's been getting colder and colder lately, hasn't it?
現代社会におけるインターネットの役割は、ますます重要になっている。
The role of the internet in modern society is becoming increasingly important.
拝啓、時下ますますご清栄のこととお慶び申し上げます。
Dear Sir/Madam, I am delighted to hear that you are doing better than ever.
彼の生活はますます窮迫していった。
His life became increasingly destitute.
時下ますますご清栄のこととお慶び申し上げます。
I hope this finds you in good health and prosperity.
時下ますますご清栄のこととお慶び申し上げます。
I hope this letter finds you in good health and prosperity.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that a state or action is progressing further in a certain direction.

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