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GrammarJLPT N1
in the process of
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. in the process of
This grammar pattern attaches to the stem of a verb and expresses that an action or change is currently in progress or gradually happening. It is similar to saying "is in the process of ~ing" or "is increasingly ~ing," and is more formal than ている.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

She looked at herself in the mirror and said "I'm becoming a new person."

Sentence 2

Before I knew it, my anger was turning into resignation.

Sentence 3

The president said at the morning meeting, "Our organizational culture is in the process of changing."

Sentence 4

That promise we made — it's fading away like it never happened.

Sentence 5

The morning commute is getting crowded again, huh.