小 刻(こきざ)み

こきざみ

na-adjective, noun

in small increments; bit by bit

1. in small increments; bit by bit; in small steps

Describes something done in frequent small amounts or movements rather than in large ones. Often used with に as an adverb. Composed of 小 (small) + 刻み (chopping, increments).

小刻(こきざ)みに震(ふる)えている。

Trembling in quick little shakes.

値段(ねだん)が小刻(こきざ)みに上(あ)がっている。

The price is going up in small increments.

小刻(こきざ)みな休憩(きゅうけい)を取(と)りながら長距離(ちょうきょり)を走(はし)った。

I ran a long distance while taking frequent short breaks.

Usage

Most commonly used adverbially as 小刻(こきざ)みに to describe actions done in rapid, small repetitions — trembling, tapping, stepping, or gradual changes. Can also be used as a na-adjective with な: 小刻(こきざ)みな動(うご)き (small, quick movements).

Common collocations

小刻(こきざ)みに震(ふる)える (to tremble in small shakes)
小刻(こきざ)みに動(うご)く (to move in quick, small motions)
小刻(こきざ)みな変動(へんどう) (small fluctuations)
小刻(こきざ)みに休憩(きゅうけい)を取(と)る (to take frequent short breaks)

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