N3
しだいに (shidai ni)
次第に
gradually, by degrees
💡 Nuance & Usage:
副詞 (adverb). Indicates a slow, progressive change or development. Used to describe things that change little by little over time. (徐々に、少しずつ変化していく様子を表す。)
📝 Example Sentences
天気が悪くなり、次第に雨が降り始めた。
The weather got worse, and it gradually started to rain.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "次第に"!
練習を重ねるごとに、_______上手になっていった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 徐々に、少しずつ上達していく様子を表します。
English: Describes the process of gradually improving little by little.
English: Describes the process of gradually improving little by little.
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