Translation of Japanese word "次第に" to English
次第に
しだいに
[shidaini]
IPA: /shidai ni/
Meaning
VerbIn a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
How to use
次第に (shidai ni) — 'gradually / by degrees'. 次第に暖かくなる — gradually get warmer. 次第 (shidai) — order / circumstances / depending on.
🇬🇧 English
gradually
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 次第に
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しだいに
Romaji Transcription: shidaini
Example Sentences
彼の健康は次第に悪くなりました。
かれのけんこうはしだいにわるくなりました。
His health gradually worsened.
彼女の能力は次第に向上しました。
かのじょののうりょくはしだいにこうじょうしました。
Her abilities gradually improved.
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What does the Japanese word "次第に" mean?▼
The Japanese word "次第に" means "gradually" in English.
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The word "次第に" is read as "しだいに" (shidaini). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a change or increase that occurs gradually over time.".
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