“Gradually” in Japanese
Short answer
Gradually in Japanese is “ぼつぼつ” (botsubotsu). Full meaning: gradually, little by little, in a breezy manner; soon, before long; here and there, scattered.
Other ways to say “Gradually” in Japanese
段々
dandan gradually, by degrees, little by little, more and more, increasingly; steps, stairs, staircase, terrace
じわり
jiwari gradually, slowly but steadily
ジワジワ
jiwajiwa slowly (but steadily), gradually, bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in, slowly permeating, oozing out, seeping out
じんわり
jinwari gradually (progressing), steadily, slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
漸次
zenji gradually, slowly, little by little, incrementally
じりじり
jirijiri slowly (but steadily), gradually, bit-by-bit; irritatedly, impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun)
ぜんじ
zenji gradually, slowly, little by little, incrementally
ぼちぼち
bochibochi leisurely, slowly, gradually, steadily, little by little; soon, shortly; here and there, scattered, dotted
追々
oioi gradually, by degrees, little by little, step by step
ほっぽッ
hoppo gradually, little by little, in a breezy manner; soon, before long; here and there, scattered
ボツボツ
botsubotsu gradually, little by little, in a breezy manner; soon, before long; here and there, scattered
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