だんだん分かってきた

gradually came to understand

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gradually came to understand Expresses that something is becoming clearer or easier to understand over time, often translated as “I'm starting to understand.” The ending きた shows a change that has progressed up to the present.

JA: 先生の説明を聞いて、だんだん分かってきた。

EN: After listening to the teacher's explanation, I'm starting to understand.

だんだん分かってきたが友達が来ない。

I'm beginning to understand, but my friend isn't coming.

だんだん分かってきたね

You're starting to get the hang of it.

— エブリシング・エブリウェア・オール・アット・ワンス (2022)

だんだん分かってきた。

I'm gradually starting to understand.

（三葉の声）何が起きているのかだんだん分かってきた

(Mitsuha's voice) I'm gradually starting to understand what's happening.

— 君の名は。 (2016)

だんだん分かってきたぞ

I'm gradually starting to get it.

— AKIRA (1988)

だんだん分かってきたよ。

I'm gradually starting to understand.