Translation and Meaning of: どんどん - dondon

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word どんどん (dondon) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: dondon

Kana: どんどん

Type: adverb

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どんどん

Translation / Meaning: quickly; constantly

Meaning in English: rapidly;steadily

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- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (どんどん) dondon

どんどん It is a Japanese word that can be written in Hiragana as どんどん or kanji as 鈍鈍. It is used to express the idea of ​​something that is happening quickly and nonstop, such as a process that is accelerating or a situation that is intensifying. The word can also be used to encourage someone to act faster or to describe a loud and constant sound, like that of a drum being repeatedly touched. The etymology of the word どんどん is uncertain, but it may be related to the verb どんどんする (Dondon Suru), which means "rapidly increasing" or "advanced quickly". It is believed that the word originated in the Edo period (1603-1868), when drums were often used to announce the arrival of messengers or to mark the pace of dances and festivals. Over time, the word どんどん was used to describe anything that was happening quickly and nonstop.

How to Write in Japanese - (どんどん) dondon

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Synonyms and Similar - (どんどん) dondon

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

だんだん;ますます;ますむね;ますむら;ますむろ

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Example Sentences - (どんどん) dondon

Below are some example sentences:

どんどん進んでいこう！

Don don susunde ikou!

Let's move forward quickly!

Let's go constantly!

  • どんどん - adverb that indicates something is happening quickly or in large quantities
  • 進んで - verb "avanzar" in the gerund, indicating an ongoing action
  • いこう - verb "to go" in the future, indicating an action that will be performed
  • ！ - exclamation mark, indicating excitement or emphasis

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Other words of the same type: adverb

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その上

Kana: そのうえ

Romaji: sonoue

Translation / Meaning:

furthermore; besides

先に

Kana: さきに

Romaji: sakini

Translation / Meaning:

before; earlier than; forward; in addition; outside; previously; recently

必ずしも

Kana: かならずしも

Romaji: kanarazushimo

Translation / Meaning:

(not always; (not necessarily; (nor) all; (no) completely.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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