ぐんぐん
Meanings
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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
Describes something progressing quickly and energetically, often with a sense of momentum. Common with verbs of growth, increase, improvement, or movement.
This plant is growing rapidly.
His grades improved by leaps and bounds.
Usage patterns
- ぐんぐん伸びるto grow rapidly (of height, plants, skill, etc.)
The child is growing taller by leaps and bounds.
- ぐんぐん上がるto rise steadily and rapidly (temperature, price, rank, etc.)
The temperature has been steadily climbing.
- ぐんぐん近づくto approach rapidly, closing the distance quickly
The typhoon is rapidly approaching.
- ぐんぐん引くto pull strongly and steadily (e.g. a fishing line)
The fish pulled steadily and strongly at the bait.