着々(ちゃくちゃく)

ちゃくちゃく
adverb
steadily; step by step
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 EXPRESSIONS:

  • 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)
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Added 2026.1.13 16:50 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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