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How to say "Progress" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "progress", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
進捗
しんちょく (shinchoku)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
進展
しんてん (shinten)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "progress" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 進捗 and 進展.
In Japanese, 進捗 (しんちょく (shinchoku)) is typically associated with "progress, advancement" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 主に仕事やプロジェクトの進行状況を表す際に使われます。「進捗状況」や「進捗管理」のように、名詞として使われることが多いです。.
On the other hand, 進展 (しんてん (shinten)) maps to "progress, development, advance" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used for abstract or ongoing processes, projects, negotiations, or situations. Can be used as a noun or with する. A literal translation of "progress" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "進捗"
プロジェクトの進捗はどうですか？
How is the project's progress?
Bilingual Context for "進展"
会議は順調に進展しました。
The meeting progressed smoothly.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "プロジェクトの ＿＿＿ はどうですか？" (Meaning: "How is the project's progress?")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "進捗" fits here because it means "progress, advancement" in the context of: "How is the project's progress?". "進展" represents "progress, development, advance".