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How to say "Progress" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "progress", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
進歩
しんぽ (shimpo)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
進捗
しんちょく (shinchoku)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "progress" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 進歩 and 進捗.
In Japanese, 進歩 (しんぽ (shimpo)) is typically associated with "progress; advancement" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to progress, advancement, or improvement in skills, technology, or knowledge. Can be used with する as a verb.
On the other hand, 進捗 (しんちょく (shinchoku)) maps to "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。. A literal translation of "progress" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "進歩"
毎日練習したおかげで、彼の日本語は著しく進歩しました。
Thanks to practicing every day, his Japanese progressed remarkably.
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?
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日練習したおかげで、彼の日本語は著しく ＿＿＿ しました。" (Meaning: "Thanks to practicing every day, his Japanese progressed remarkably.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "進歩" fits here because it means "progress; advancement" in the context of: "Thanks to practicing every day, his Japanese progressed remarkably.". "進捗" represents "progress, advancement".