N2
いちだんと (ichidanto)
一段と
even more, much more, all the more
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to emphasize that something has become noticeably (one step) more intense, better, or worse than before. Similar to「さらに」or「もっと」but implies a distinct increase. 以前よりも程度が高まったことを強調する際に使われます。
📝 Example Sentences
寒さが一段と厳しくなった。
The cold became even more severe.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "一段と"!
彼の成功によって、彼女のモチベーションは_______高まった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「一段と」は、以前よりも程度が増したことを表す副詞です。
English: 'Ichidanto' is an adverb indicating that the degree of something has increased compared to before.
English: 'Ichidanto' is an adverb indicating that the degree of something has increased compared to before.
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