How to say "remarkably" in Japanese

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  • めっきりJLPT N2approx.Common
    adverb (with と)Covers the 'noticeably, visibly, considerably' sense: something has become remarkably different, typically less frequent or weaker than before. Typical of weather, health, or how often one sees someone.
    めっきり寒さむくなった。↗
    It has become noticeably colder.
  • adverb (with と)Covers the 'remarkably, markedly, rapidly' sense, emphasizing quick, visible improvement or progress, especially in skill or ability; being onomatopoeic, it vividly conveys the pace of change.
    タケシはめきめき数学すうがくの力ちからをつけている。↗
    Takeshi is making great progress with math.

Use 「めっきり」 for something noticeably or visibly changing (often lessening), and 「メキメキ」 for rapid, marked progress or improvement; both are common mimetic-flavored adverbs.

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