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homonym Comparative
gradual
VS
Gradual

Differences Between "gradual" and "Gradual"

Option A
gradual
Meaning
徐々の、段階的な
Reading
gradual
Syllabus Level
Pre2
Practical Example
彼の健康は徐々に回復してきました。
There has been a gradual improvement in his health.
Option B
Gradual
Meaning
徐々の、段階的な
Reading
Gradual
Syllabus Level
Pre2
Practical Example
彼女が運動を始めて以来、健康状態は徐々に改善しています。
There has been a gradual improvement in her health since she started exercising.

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Which word fits this context: "(徐々の、段階的な)"?
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使い分け解説:
- gradual: 変化が「徐々に」起こる様子を表す形容詞です。副詞形の 'gradually' も頻出です。
- Gradual: Eiken Pre2級では、「ゆっくりとした変化」や「段階的な進展」を表す文脈でよく用いられます。類義語との区別に注意しましょう。
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