だんだん

だ

ん

だ

ん

Common wordJLPTN5Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

1

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

usually written using kana alone

Describes a gradual change over time; often used with verbs of change. The 'to' particle is optional and literary.

日本にほん語ごがだんだん上手じょうずになった。

My Japanese has gradually improved.

2

noun

Refers to physical steps, stairs, or a stepped terrace. Less common than the adverbial sense.