年々
also: としどし
Meanings
1
year by year; annually; every year
Describes a gradual change or recurring event happening each year. Often used with verbs of increase, decrease, or change.
The population of this town is decreasing year by year.
Technological progress is accelerating every year.
Usage patterns
- 年々〈動詞〉to [verb] more and more with each passing year
The population is decreasing year by year.
- 年々〈形容詞〉になるto become more [adjective] year by year
It feels like winters are getting colder year by year.