めっきり

めっきり · mekkiri · JLPT N2 · adverb

remarkably

Etymology: 目につき (catches the eye), so changes that stand out glaringly

Used when a change has become clearly noticeable, such as cold weather setting in. Example: 寒さがめっきり厳しくなった means the cold has markedly intensified.

More Japanese words · How Japanese works