ますます

Alternative writings: 益々, 増々, 益益, 増す増す, 増増,
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Indicating that something is increasing over time (more and more). In some contexts (with negation) it can express decreasing (less and less). Usually written in kana.

AdverbUsually Kana

Examples

地球温暖化の影響で、氷河はますます溶けている。

Due to global warming, glaciers are melting more and more.

彼は毎日練習して、ますます上手になった。

He practiced every day and became increasingly skilled.

医療技術が発達し、病気の治療法はますます多様になってきた。

As medical technology advances, treatments for illnesses have become increasingly diverse.

寒くなるにつれて、夜はますます長く感じる。

As it gets colder, the nights feel longer and longer.

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