How to say 'Finally' in Japanese | いよいよ

word

Meaning

Finally

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Explanation

The Japanese adverb 'いよいよ (いよいよ)' is used to indicate that something is about to happen or has reached a critical point. It often conveys a sense of anticipation, inevitability, or culmination. For example: The festival is finally starting「いよいよ祭りが始まる」(いよいよまつりがはじまる). It can also imply that something is becoming more intense or serious, as in: The situation is getting worse「いよいよ状況が悪化している」(いよいよじょうきょうがあっかしている). This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to emphasize the progression or climax of an event or situation.

Part Of Speech

adverb

Frequency

2517

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting