synonym Comparative
歩む
VS
進展
Differences Between "歩む" and "進展"
Option A
歩む
Meaning
to walk; to go on foot; to follow (a path); to experience; to progress
Reading
あゆむ (ayumu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
私たちは困難な道を共に歩んできた。
We have walked a difficult path together.
Option B
進展
Meaning
progress, development, advance
Reading
しんてん (shinten)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会議は順調に進展しました。
The meeting progressed smoothly.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to walk; to go on foot; to follow (a path); to experience; to progress)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 歩む: A more formal or literary word for 'to walk' or 'to proceed', often used metaphorically for one's life path, journey, or progress. (「歩く」よりも堅い表現で、人生の道のりや進歩など、比喩的に使われることが多い。)
- 進展: Often used for abstract or ongoing processes, projects, negotiations, or situations. Can be used as a noun or with する (進展する) to mean 'to make progress' or 'to develop.'
- 歩む: A more formal or literary word for 'to walk' or 'to proceed', often used metaphorically for one's life path, journey, or progress. (「歩く」よりも堅い表現で、人生の道のりや進歩など、比喩的に使われることが多い。)
- 進展: Often used for abstract or ongoing processes, projects, negotiations, or situations. Can be used as a noun or with する (進展する) to mean 'to make progress' or 'to develop.'
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