つつある
tsutsu aru
1. to be doing; to be in the process of doing
Modifier
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1. to be doing; to be in the process of doing
1. to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge
2. to peck at (one's food); to pick at
+ 2 additional meanings1. to stab; to stick
1. to pierce through; to break through
1. to run into; to collide with
2. to come to the end of (a street)
3. to run into (difficulties, problems, etc.); to run up against
1. to thrust (something) into (something); to cram
2. to plunge into; to charge into
+ 4 additional meanings1. to push up; to force up
2. to pressure one's superiors
3. to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart