着々
ちゃくちゃく
chakuchaku
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 74 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

着々 (ちゃくちゃく (chakuchaku)) means "Steadily". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Steadily

Also : step by step · one by one

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Example Sentences

建設工事は着々と進行しており、予定通り完了するでしょう。

けんせつこうじはちゃくちゃくとしんこうしており、よていどおりかんりょうするでしょう。

The construction project is progressing steadily and should be completed on schedule.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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