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だんだん (だんだん) — Japanese Vocabulary

だんだん — だんだん (dandan) Part of speech: adverb JLPT level: N4 Reading: だんだん (dandan) Meaning: gradually, little by little, step by step Word Breakdown だんだん is a gitaigo (onomatopoeic/mimetic word). It is written exclusively in hiragana. Etymologically, it originates from the kanji 段々 (meaning "steps" or "levels"). While you may occasionally see it written as 段々 in older texts or formal writing, it is standard practice in modern Japanese to...
japanese vocabulary n4 adverb May 30, 2026
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ずっと (ずっと) — Japanese Vocabulary

ずっと — ずっと (zutto) Part of speech: adverb JLPT level: N4 Reading: ずっと (zutto) Meaning: all along, continuously; by far (when comparing) Word Breakdown ずっと is a kana-only word (副詞 - fukushi). It is an onomatopoeic/mimetic word ( giseigo/gitaigo ) that conveys the feeling of something extending over a long distance or a long period of time without interruption. It is often used to emphasize duration or degree. All Readings...
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なかなか (なかなか) — Japanese Vocabulary

なかなか — なかなか (nakanaka) Part of speech: adverb JLPT level: N4 Reading: なかなか (nakanaka) Meaning: fairly, quite; not easily Word Breakdown The word なかなか is written entirely in hiragana. It is an adverb that evolved from the classical Japanese nakanaka ni (中々), which originally meant "on the contrary" or "rather." Over time, it developed two distinct nuances: one expressing a degree of quality (quite/fairly) and one expressing difficulty or delay...
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全然 (ぜんぜん) — Japanese Vocabulary

全然 — ぜんぜん (zenzen) Part of speech: adverb JLPT level: N4 Reading: ぜんぜん (zenzen) Meaning: not at all; completely (when used with negative verbs) Word Breakdown 全 (ぜん): This kanji means "all," "whole," or "entire." It is a common component in words denoting completeness. On-yomi: ゼン (zen) Kun-yomi: まった(く) (matta-ku), すべ(て) (sube-te) The word 全然 is a reduplication of the kanji 全, emphasizing the sense of "entirely" or "wholly." In...
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あまり (あまり) — Japanese Vocabulary

あまり — あまり (amari) Part of speech: adverb JLPT level: N4 Reading: あまり (amari) Meaning: not very; not much (+ negative verb) Word Breakdown The word あまり is most commonly written in hiragana. While it can be written with the kanji 余り , it is standard practice in modern Japanese to use hiragana for the adverbial usage. The kanji 余 (meaning "surplus" or "remainder") carries the on-yomi ヨ (yo) and...
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やっと (やっと) — Japanese Vocabulary

やっと — やっと (yatto) Part of speech: adverb JLPT level: N4 Reading: やっと (yatto) Meaning: finally, at last; barely; with difficulty Word Breakdown やっと is written entirely in hiragana. It is an onomatopoeic-derived adverb (gitaigo) that captures the feeling of a long-awaited result or the sensation of just barely achieving something after a struggle. It is often associated with a sense of relief or the exhaustion that follows a difficult...
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はっきり (はっきり) — Japanese Vocabulary

はっきり — はっきり (hakkiri) Part of speech: adverb (副詞) JLPT level: N4 Reading: はっきり (hakkiri) Meaning: clearly, plainly, distinctly, definitely Word Breakdown はっきり is a giseigo/gitaigo (onomatopoeic/mimetic word). It does not contain kanji. It is often used with the particle と (to) or the verb する (suru) to form the verb はっきりする (to be clear/to clarify). The word evokes the image of something coming into sharp focus, moving from a...
japanese vocabulary n4 adverb May 30, 2026