JLPT N1 Advanced
小刻み
Fine mincing, rapid trembling, or progressing in short, frequent increments.
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小刻みに adverbial form
小刻みな na-adjective form
1 Adverb (as 小刻みに), Na-adjective
Gradually / In Small Steps
Occurring in short, frequent intervals or stages rather than continuously.
Example
最近 、 ガソリン の 値段 が 小刻み に 上がって いる 。
Recently, the price of gas has been rising in small increments.
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2 Adverb (as 小刻みに), Na-adjective
Trembling or Shaking
Describes movements that are short, rapid, and vibratory.
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3 Noun, Adverb (as 小刻みに)
Chopping Finely
The action of cutting or dividing something into small, fine pieces.
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