一 歩(いっぽ)ずつ

いっぽずつ

adverb

step by step; one step at a time

1. step by step; one step at a time; gradually

Progressing slowly and steadily, making incremental progress. Used both for literal walking and figurative advancement toward a goal.

一歩(いっぽ)ずつ前(まえ)に進(すす)む。

To move forward one step at a time.

日本語(にほんご)が一歩(いっぽ)ずつ上達(じょうたつ)している。

My Japanese is improving step by step.

焦(あせ)らずに一歩(いっぽ)ずつ目標(もくひょう)に近(ちか)づいていこう。

Let's get closer to our goal step by step without rushing.

Compound of 一歩(いっぽ) (one step) + ずつ (each/at a time). Used both literally for physical movement and figuratively for gradual progress toward a goal. Often appears in encouraging or motivational contexts.

Common patterns

一歩(いっぽ)ずつ進(すす)む: to advance step by step
一歩(いっぽ)ずつ成長(せいちょう)する: to grow step by step
一歩(いっぽ)ずつ近(ちか)づく: to get closer step by step

Similar words

少(すこ)しずつ: little by little (more general, not limited to steps)
着実(ちゃくじつ)に: steadily (emphasizes reliability rather than incremental motion)
徐々(じょじょ)に: gradually (more formal, written register)

Related Words

Compare: 少(すこ)しずつ (little by little)

Compare: 着実(ちゃくじつ)に (steadily)

Compare: 徐々(じょじょ)に (gradually)

Compare: 一歩一歩(いっぽいっぽ) (step by step)

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Added 2026.3.24 13:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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