1.
step by step; one step at a time; gradually
Moving forward or making progress gradually, taking one step at a time.
一歩一歩進む。
I advance step by step.
日本語を一歩一歩勉強している。
I'm studying Japanese one step at a time.
一歩一歩着実に目標に近づいている。
I'm steadily getting closer to my goal, step by step.
一歩一歩 emphasizes gradual, steady progress.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 一歩一歩進む (advance step by step)
- 一歩一歩着実に (steadily, step by step)
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 少しずつ: little by little
- 徐々に: gradually
- 着実に: steadily