JLPT N3 Intermediate
コツコツ
Steady, diligent effort or a light tapping sound
Readings
Other forms
こつこつ Hiragana
コツコツと adverbial form with と
1 Adverb (fukushi)
Steadily / Diligently
Describes steady, untiring effort applied little by little over a long period.
Example
毎日 コツコツ 勉強 すれば 、 日本語 は 必ず 上手 に なります 。
If you study diligently every day, your Japanese will definitely improve.
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2 Adverb (fukushi)
Tapping / Clicking Sound
Represents the dry, rhythmic sound of hard objects striking against each other.
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