“Steadily” in Japanese
Short answer
コツコツ
kotsukotsu
Steadily in Japanese is “コツコツ” (kotsukotsu). Full meaning: steadily, unflaggingly, untiringly, laboriously, diligently; knocking, tapping, clicking, drumming.
Other ways to say “Steadily” in Japanese
着々
chakuchaku steadily
こつこつ
kotsukotsu steadily, unflaggingly, untiringly, laboriously, diligently; knocking, tapping, clicking, drumming
ゴツゴツ
gotsugotsu steadily, unflaggingly, untiringly, laboriously, diligently; knocking, tapping, clicking, drumming
じんわり
jinwari gradually (progressing), steadily, slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
ひたひた
hitahita lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing), gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object), just enough
こっこっ
kokko steadily, unflaggingly, untiringly, laboriously, diligently; knocking, tapping, clicking, drumming
ゴッゴッ
goggo steadily, unflaggingly, untiringly, laboriously, diligently; knocking, tapping, clicking, drumming
コッコッ
kokko steadily, unflaggingly, untiringly, laboriously, diligently; knocking, tapping, clicking, drumming
ごつごつ
gotsugotsu steadily, unflaggingly, untiringly, laboriously, diligently; knocking, tapping, clicking, drumming
ごっごっ
goggo steadily, unflaggingly, untiringly, laboriously, diligently; knocking, tapping, clicking, drumming
直押しに
hitaoshini steadily
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