Meanings
Readings
Common Words
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
Sometimes considered non-standard
suddenly; abruptly
Original meaning
slowly; without haste; calmly; gently; deliberately
going slowly (esp. to enable a vehicle to stop immediately); going at a reduced speed; slowing down; reducing speed
'taru' adjective
slow; gradual; steady
'taru' adjective
calm; composed; relaxed
driving at reduced speed; running at reduced speed (e.g. train)
going at a very slow speed
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