次第(しだい)に

Part of Speech

Adverb

Meaning

gradually; little by little; as ~

Example Sentences

  • 年(とし)を取(と)ると、次第(しだい)に髪(かみ)が白(しろ)くなる。
    As you get older, your hair gradually turns white.
  • 初(はじ)めは緊張(きんちょう)していたが、次第(しだい)に仕事(しごと)に慣(な)れてきた。
    I was nervous at first, but gradually I got used to the job.

Tags

JLPT N3