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Movement & Speed

ぐんぐん

gun-gun

Rapidly advancing, growing fast

Moving forward with strong, steady momentum — a runner pulling ahead, a plant growing rapidly, or skills improving quickly.

💡A child growing — 'The sunflower is gun-gun growing taller!'

Example

ひまわりがぐんぐん伸びている。

The sunflower is gun-gun growing.

Quiz yourself

The runner ___ pulled ahead of everyone.

ランナーが○○前に出た。

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