ぐんぐん

ぐんぐん
adverb
steadily, rapidly, by leaps and bounds
descriptive
1. steadily, rapidly, by leaps and bounds
Describes continuous, noticeable progress or increase. Emphasizes steady and strong momentum.
子供(こども)がぐんぐん成長(せいちょう)している。
The child is growing rapidly.
気温(きおん)がぐんぐん上(あ)がっている。
The temperature is rising steadily.
売(う)り上(あ)げがぐんぐん伸(の)びた。
Sales grew by leaps and bounds.
ぐんぐん引(ひ)っ張(ぱ)られて前(まえ)に進(すす)んだ。
I was pulled forward forcefully.
Can also describe physical force

ぐんぐん is an onomatopoeic adverb that expresses steady, powerful progress or increase. It conveys a sense of unstoppable momentum.

Common patterns

Nuance: Unlike 徐々(じょじょ)に (gradually), which emphasizes slowness, ぐんぐん emphasizes strength and noticeable speed of change.

Similar words

  • どんどん: One after another, rapidly (emphasizes succession)
  • ぐんぐん: Steadily, powerfully (emphasizes continuous momentum)
  • めきめき: Rapidly improving (often for skills)

Related Words

Compare: どんどん
Compare: めきめき (Rapidly improving)
Compare: すくすく (healthily)
Compare: ぐいぐい (forcefully)
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Added 2026.1.17 13:29 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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