～つつある (〜tsutsu aru)
JLPT N2
Explanation
Expresses an ongoing process or gradual change.
Formation
Verb-stem + つつある
Detailed Explanation
The ～つつある grammar point is used to describe something that is in the middle of a gradual change or development. It can be translated as '(something) is in the process of ~ing.' The most common usage is with the verb stem plus つつある.
Examples
地球温暖化は進行しつつある。
Chikyū ondanka wa shinkō shitsutsu aru.
Global warming is in progress.
この町は急速に発展しつつある。
Kono machi wa kyūsoku ni hatten shitsutsu aru.
This town is rapidly developing.
子供たちは成長しつつある。
Kodomo-tachi wa seichō shitsutsu aru.
The children are growing up.
景気が回復しつつある。
Keiki ga kaifuku shitsutsu aru.
The economy is recovering.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.