Lingakuいよいよ
Frequency rank: 2,815. – 2,816.
- more and more; all the more; increasinglyword usually written using kana alone
- at last; finally; beyond doubtword usually written using kana alone
- (at the) last moment; worst possible timeword usually written using kana alone
adverb (fukushi)
Forms
- いよいよFrequency rank: 2,815. – 2,816.
- 愈【いよいよ】【イヨイヨ】
- 愈々【いよいよ】【イヨイヨ】
- 弥々【いよいよ】【イヨイヨ】
- 愈愈【いよいよ】【イヨイヨ】
- 弥弥【いよいよ】【イヨイヨ】
- イヨイヨ
Generated definitions (experimental)
- more and more; all the more; increasingly
- at last; finally; beyond doubt
- (at the) last moment; worst possible time
This meaning indicates a gradual increase or intensification in a situation or feeling, suggesting that something is becoming more noticeable or significant.
As time went on, his feelings grew increasingly stronger.
This meaning signifies reaching a long-awaited conclusion or result, often after a delay or difficulty. It conveys relief or satisfaction at finally achieving something.
This meaning refers to a situation where something happens at the latest possible time, often causing urgency or pressure. It can imply a sense of being rushed or unprepared.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
10 results
I've finally got some vacation coming as of the end of this week.
The exhibition games are over and the regular season finally begins.