〜つつある

N2

in the process of ~

Structure

Verb stem + つつある

Explanation

「〜つつある」 means "in the process of ~". Structure: Verb stem + つつある. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

haaku wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.

The grasp is nearing completion.

idou wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.

The personnel transfer is nearing completion.

teikyou wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.

The provision is nearing completion.

tenkan wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.

The switch is nearing completion.

kibo wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.

The scale is nearing completion.

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