What does コツコツ mean?
コツコツ is a Japanese adverb meaning “steadily” or “diligently” in English. It can also be translated as “tapping (sound)” depending on context. It is written as コツコツ in katakana, and kotsukotsu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
毎日コツコツ勉強を続けることが大切だ。
It's important to keep studying steadily every day.
廊下からコツコツと足音が聞こえた。
I heard footsteps tapping along the corridor.