着々(ちゃくちゃく) ちゃくちゃく adverb steadily; step by step descriptive 1. steadily; steadfastly; step by step Making continuous, reliable progress toward a goal. Implies methodical advancement without rushing. 計画(けいかく)は着々(ちゃくちゃく)と進(すす)んでいる。🔊 The plan is progressing steadily. 準備(じゅんび)が着々(ちゃくちゃく)と進(すす)む。🔊 Preparations are advancing steadily. 着々(ちゃくちゃく)と実績(じっせき)を積(つ)み重(かさ)ねてきた。🔊 They have steadily built up their track record. Pattern: 着々(ちゃくちゃく)と + verb (usually 進(すす)む)Nuance: Implies reliable, methodical progress - neither too fast nor too slow. Often used positively to describe projects or preparations.Common collocations着々(ちゃくちゃく)と進(すす)む (to progress steadily)着々(ちゃくちゃく)と準備(じゅんび)する (to prepare steadily)着々(ちゃくちゃく)と力(ちから)をつける (to steadily gain strength)Similar words徐々(じょじょ)に (gradually - slower pace)順調(じゅんちょう)に (smoothly - emphasizes no problems)確実(かくじつ)に (certainly, reliably) Related Words Related: 徐々(じょじょ)に (gradually) Compare: 順調(じゅんちょう) (smoothly) Compare: 確実(かくじつ) (certainly, reliably) general Added 2026.1.13 16:50 · Revised 2026.9.19 21:38 04000/04008_chakuchaku