漸進的（ぜんしんてき）
JLPT N2 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: gradual
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 漸進的で | ぜんしんてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 漸進的だった | ぜんしんてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 漸進的ではない | ぜんしんてきではない |
Example sentences
- 改革は漸進的に進める。 — The reform is carried out gradually.
- 漸進的な変化が定着する。 — Gradual change is what takes root.
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