だんだん
Meanings
Adverb
Usually written in kana
1. gradually; by degrees; little by little; more and more; increasingly
Noun
2. steps; stairs; staircase; terrace
Pitch accent
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Composed of
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
Examples (32 in total)
I'm beginning to understand.
It grew larger and larger.
It moved closer and closer.