Iyoiyo

JLPT N2

Usually written in kana.

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愈 (Iyoiyo) is a Japanese adverb meaning “more and more, all the more, increasingly, at last”.

Meanings

  1. adverbmore and more; all the more; increasingly
  2. adverbat last; finally; beyond doubt
  3. adverb(at the) last moment; worst possible time

Examples

  • When it came to the crunch she just gave in.

  • It was her turn at last.

  • It's getting more and more shadowy, soon it will be twilight.

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