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次第に， しだいに
1. gradually, by degrees, little by little, bit by bit
逐渐，一点点
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頭角を現す， 頭角をあらわす， 頭角を表す， とうかくをあらわす
1. to distinguish oneself, to stand out
tbd
は
1. indicates sentence topic
2. indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated)
3. adds emphasis
指示句子的主题；表示与另一选项（无论是否明确提及）形成对比；表示强调
