彼は次第に出世した。

彼は次第に出世した。

He worked his way up.

彼(かれ)は次第(しだい)に出世(しゅっせ)した。

Kare wa shidaini shusseshita.

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

次第に (しだいに)

gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn

出世 (しゅっせ)

success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: ジ、シ、つ.ぐ、つぎ

Meanings: next, order, sequence

Readings: ダイ、テイ

Meanings: No., residence

Readings: シュツ、スイ、で.る、 -で、だ.す、 -だ.す、い.でる、い.だす

Meanings: exit, leave, go out, come out, put out, protrude

Readings: セイ、セ、ソウ、よ、さんじゅう

Meanings: generation, world, society, public