JLPT N1

gradually; steadily; slowly

Item 325 of 642 | 14 strokes | Radical: 氵 (water)

Readings

On'yomiゼン

Mnemonic

WATER that cuts through stone GRADUALLY over time.

Example Words

漸次 (ぜんじ) gradually
漸進 (ぜんしん) gradual progress
漸減 (ぜんげん) gradual decrease