着々
Meanings
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adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes progress being made in a steady, step-by-step manner, often toward a goal. Commonly used with verbs like 進む, 進める, 整う, 準備が整う.
The construction is progressing steadily.
Preparations have been steadily coming together.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が着々と進むfor something to steadily proceed
Construction of the new building is proceeding steadily.
- 〈事〉を着々と進めるto steadily advance something
He is steadily moving the project forward.
- 準備が着々と整うfor preparations to steadily fall into place
Preparations for the match are steadily coming together.
- 着々と成果を上げるto steadily produce results
The research team is steadily achieving results.