- ippozutsu stepwise, one step at a time
A common idiomatic phrase meaning to advance gradually or slowly, used in both literal and figurative contexts to emphasize patience and steady progress.
一歩ずつ前に進もう。
Ippozutsu mae ni susumou.
Let's move forward one step at a time.
彼は一歩ずつ夢に近づいている。
Kare wa ippozutsu yume ni chikazuite iru.
He is getting closer to his dream step by step.
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💡 Conjugate the final kana to the い-row before adding ます.
Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
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