1.
gradual, step-by-step, phased
Proceeding in stages or steps rather than all at once.
段階的に導入していく予定だ。
We plan to introduce it in stages.
段階的な値上げが発表された。
A gradual price increase was announced.
規制を段階的に緩和する。
We will ease regulations step by step.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 段階的に (gradually, in stages)
- Noun: 段階 (stage, phase, step)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 段階的に導入する (introduce in phases)
- 段階的な移行 (gradual transition)
- 段階的に進める (proceed step by step)
USAGE: Often used in business, policy, and technical contexts to describe phased implementation or gradual changes.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 徐々に: Gradually (emphasizes slowness)
- 段階的に: Step by step (emphasizes distinct stages)
Related Words
Related:
段階