刻こく一いっ刻こくとCommon word›JLPTN1›じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1expressionmoment by moment; hour by hour; with every passing momentEmphasizes continuous, often dramatic change as time passes. Used adverbially, often with verbs of change or approach.刻こく一いっ刻こくと状じょう況きょうが変かわっていく。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe situation is changing moment by moment.締しめ切きりが刻こく一いっ刻こくと迫せまっている。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe deadline is approaching with every passing moment.See all 8 example sentences ›