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段々

段段

Reading

Kana: だんだん
Romaji: dandan
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

adv
1

gradually; by degrees

Note: word usually written using kana alone
adv
2

steps; stairs; staircase; terrace

Kanji

Readings: ダン、 タン
Meanings: grade, steps, stairs

Example Sentences

段々(だんだん)(くら)くなっていきます。
➥It's getting darker little by little.
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(とし)をとるにつれて記憶力(きおくりょく)段々(だんだん)(おとろ)える。
➥As we grow older, our memory becomes weaker.
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トムは段々(だんだん)よくなっている。
➥Tom is getting better.
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