〜つつある
Formation
Meaning
Used to indicate that a change or development is currently in progress. It expresses a gradual and steady transition towards a certain state.
Note
A formal and literary way to describe a change in progress. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of a transformation and is frequently used in news reports or formal writing.
Examples
事件の真相が、ようやく明らかになりつつある。
The truth of the incident is finally becoming clear.
日本の人口は、減少を続けつつある。
Japan's population is continuing to decrease.
この町も、少しずつ活気を取り戻しつつある。
This town is also gradually regaining its vitality.
地球の温暖化は、年々深刻化しつつある。
Global warming is becoming more serious year by year.
新しい技術が、世界を大きく変えつつある。
New technologies are greatly changing the world.
長かった冬も終わり、春の足音が聞こえつつあります。
The long winter is ending, and the footsteps of spring are beginning to be heard.