N2

~つつある (tsutsu aru) - Be in the process of

[Verb masu-stem] + つつある

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[Verb masu-stem] + つつある means "Be in the process of / Be gradually doing". As a N2 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Significato

Be in the process of / Be gradually doing

Spiegazione

Indicates a gradual change or progression.

Esempi

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。
I problemi ambientali stanno diventando più gravi.
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。
La cultura tradizionale si sta gradualmente perdendo.

Practice this grammar

[Verb masu-stem] + つつある

Which sentence correctly uses "~つつある (tsutsu aru) - Be in the process of"?

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Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026