N2progressivegradual
～つつある (tsutsu aru) - Be in the process of
[Verb masu-stem] + つつある
Quick answer
[Verb masu-stem] + つつある means "Be in the process of / Be gradually doing". It is a N2 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Be in the process of / Be gradually doing
Explanation
Indicates a gradual change or progression.
Examples
環境問題は深刻化しつつある。
かんきょうもんだいはしんこくかしつつある。
Environmental problems are becoming more serious.
伝統文化が失われつつある。
でんとうぶんかがうしなわれつつある。
Traditional culture is gradually being lost.
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[Verb masu-stem] + つつある
Which sentence correctly uses "～つつある (tsutsu aru) - Be in the process of"?