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synonym Comparative
徐々に
VS
偃鼠飲河

Differences Between "徐々に" and "偃鼠飲河"

Option A
徐々に
Meaning
gradually, steadily, little by little
Reading
じょじょに (jojoni)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
日本語が徐々に上達しています。
My Japanese is gradually improving.
Option B
偃鼠飲河
Meaning
being content with little, knowing one's limits
Reading
えんそいんが (ensoin'ga)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は偃鼠飲河に興味があります。
I am interested in being content with little, knowing one's limits.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(gradually, steadily, little by little)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 徐々に: Used to describe a slow, continuous change or progression. It implies a gentle and unhurried movement towards a state or goal.
- 偃鼠飲河: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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