“By leaps and bounds” in Japanese
Short answer
By leaps and bounds in Japanese is “ぐんぐん” (gungun). Full meaning: rapidly, vigorously, by leaps and bounds, steadily.
Other ways to say “By leaps and bounds” in Japanese
グングン
gungun rapidly, vigorously, by leaps and bounds, steadily
くんくん
kunkun rapidly, vigorously, by leaps and bounds, steadily
クンクン
kunkun rapidly, vigorously, by leaps and bounds, steadily
ずんずん
zunzun rapidly, quickly, briskly, steadily, by leaps and bounds; booming (e.g. of a drum)
グン〳〵
gungun rapidly, vigorously, by leaps and bounds, steadily
ズンズン
zunzun rapidly, quickly, briskly, steadily, by leaps and bounds; booming (e.g. of a drum)
ずん〳〵
zunzun rapidly, quickly, briskly, steadily, by leaps and bounds; booming (e.g. of a drum)
ずんずんっ
zunzun rapidly, quickly, briskly, steadily, by leaps and bounds; booming (e.g. of a drum)
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