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Definition and meaning of 進む - すすむ in Japanese

すすむ進む
susumu

N4

1.to advance, to progress

godan ~む verb / intransitive verb

マリさんの勉強が進んでいます。
Mary's study is progressing.
2.proceed, go on

godan ~む verb / intransitive verb

計画が順調に進んでいます。
The plan is going well.
すすむ進む
susumu

N4

1.move forward or make progress.

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

道を進むと、新しい冒険が待っています。
When you advance down the road, new adventures await.
一歩ずつ進んで、目標に近づいていきます。
By taking one step at a time, you will get closer to your goal.
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2.move forward or make progress.

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

電車が進む前に、乗客は降りるべきです。
Passengers should get off before the train proceeds.
仕事で成功するためには、計画を進める必要があります。
In order to succeed in work, you need to advance your plans.
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3.move forward or advance.

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

私たちの計画は順調に進んでいます。
Our plan is progressing smoothly.
毎日少しずつ進めることが大切です。
It is important to make progress little by little every day.
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4.advance or progress.

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

私たちの友情は進むことができます。
Our friendship can deepen.
一歩ずつ進むことが大切です。
It is important to take one step at a time.
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5.move forward or progress.

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

時計が進むと、時間が早くなります。
When the clock is fast, time speeds up.
予定よりも早く進むことは良いことです。
It's a good thing to be ahead of schedule.
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6.move forward or advance willingly.

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb

彼は自分の意志で前進しました。
He moved forward of his own free will.
進む道を選ぶ自由がある。
There is freedom to choose the path to advance.
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WORD OF THE DAY

はなび

花火

hanabi

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