だんだん
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 段々
gradually; by degrees; little by little; more and more
JLPT N5 Common word
Meanings
Adverb, Adverb (-to)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; more and more; increasinglyNoun
steps; stairs; staircase; terrace
Example sentences
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The day is getting longer and longer.
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The sky became darker and darker.
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The sky has gradually clouded over.
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His true colors are coming out.
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It will get warmer and warmer.
More examples (10)
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He grew larger and larger.
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It is getting darker and darker.
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The fog is growing thicker.
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The light became weaker and weaker.
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The days are becoming shorter.
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My eyesight is getting worse.
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The grapes are getting mature.
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It's getting colder and colder.
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It was getting dark.
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It grew larger and larger.