The Meaning of jojo [徐逐] In Japanese

徐逐
じょじょ
Romaji: jojo N4

What does 徐逐 mean?

Translation and Meaning

gradually, little by little

Definition

徐々 means gradually, in a slow, incremental manner. It describes progress that unfolds little by little over time and is commonly used with に to form 徐々に, which modifies verbs. The romaji reading is jojo.

Type

adverb (副詞)

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • gradually, little by little; slow, incremental change over time
  • more formal than casual expressions, often found in written or formal spoken contexts
  • used to introduce a gradual shift before a verb or action, typically as 徐々に

Composition

  • 徐: slow, gradual; indicates a gradual pace
  • 々: iteration mark that repeats the preceding element, reinforcing the sense of gradual progression

Usage

  • Contexts: formal and neutral; used in written Japanese to describe slow progress
  • Collocation:徐々に + verb (dictionary form)
  • Appropriate in progress reports, instructions, academic writing, and news reporting
💡 Tips
A snail moving slowly with a repeating mark reinforces the idea of gradual, step-by-step progress. The reading jojo helps recall the word.

Variations

  • だんだん (dan dan) — gradually
  • 少しずつ (sukoshi zutsu) — little by little
  • 次第に (shidai ni) — progressively
  • 着実に (chakujitsu ni) — steadily
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