次し第だい次し第だいにしだいしだいにじ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1adverbgradually; little by little; step by stepDescribes a slow, steady progression over time. Often used in narrative or descriptive contexts.空そらが次し第だい次し第だいに暗くらくなってきた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe sky gradually grew dark.練れん習しゅうを続つづけて、次し第だい次し第だいに上手じょうずになった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerBy continuing to practice, I improved little by little.See all 4 example sentences ›