(だんかいてき)

だんかいてき
na-adjective
gradual, step-by-step
1. gradual, step-by-step, phased
Proceeding in stages or steps rather than all at once.
段階的(だんかいてき)導入(どうにゅう)していく予定(よてい)だ。
We plan to introduce it in stages.
段階的(だんかいてき)値上(ねあ)げが発表(はっぴょう)された。
A gradual price increase was announced.
規制(きせい)段階的(だんかいてき)緩和(かんわ)する。
We will ease regulations step by step.

FORMS:

  • Adverbial: 段階的(だんかいてき)に (gradually, in stages)
  • Noun: 段階(だんかい) (stage, phase, step)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 段階的(だんかいてき)導入(どうにゅう)する (introduce in phases)
  • 段階的(だんかいてき)移行(いこう) (gradual transition)
  • 段階的(だんかいてき)(すす)める (proceed step by step)

USAGE: Often used in business, policy, and technical contexts to describe phased implementation or gradual changes.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 徐々(じょじょ)に: Gradually (emphasizes slowness)
  • 段階的(だんかいてき)に: Step by step (emphasizes distinct stages)

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