〜つつある

N3

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 N3 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

riyou wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.

The use is in the process of being completed.

shidou wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.

The guidance is in the process of being completed.

kiroku wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.

The record is in the process of being completed.

haisou wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.

The shipping is in the process of being completed.

tsuuyaku wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.

The interpretation is in the process of being completed.

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