次し第だい次し第だい

adverb

gradually; little by little; step by step

Adverb usually followed by に. Describes a slow, incremental change or progression.

See also: 次第次第に

• 春はるが近ちかづくにつれて、次し第だい次し第だいに暖あたたかくなってきた。

  As spring approaches, it has gradually become warmer.

• 彼かれは次し第だい次し第だいに自じ信しんをつけていった。

  He gradually gained confidence.