〜つつある
in the process of ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜つつある” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1利用は完成しつつあります。
りよう は かんせい しつつ あります。
riyou wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.
The use is in the process of being completed.
Everyday life
Example 2指導は完成しつつあります。
しどう は かんせい しつつ あります。
shidou wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.
The guidance is in the process of being completed.
Everyday life
Example 3記録は完成しつつあります。
きろく は かんせい しつつ あります。
kiroku wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.
The record is in the process of being completed.
Everyday life
Example 4配送は完成しつつあります。
はいそう は かんせい しつつ あります。
haisou wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.
The shipping is in the process of being completed.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳は完成しつつあります。
つうやく は かんせい しつつ あります。
tsuuyaku wa kansei shitsutsu arimasu.
The interpretation is in the process of being completed.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
The use is in the process of being completed.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜つつある.
Remember tomorrow
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