だんだん (Gradually)
Gradually, Little by little, Step by step
JLPT N4
Pattern
だんだん + change
How it works
だんだん means “gradually”: a change that happens step by step. It usually goes with change verbs like なる or ～てくる.
Examples
- だんだん さむく なって きました。It's gradually getting colder.
- 日本語が だんだん わかるように なりました。I've gradually come to understand Japanese.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 1Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.