synonym Comparative
はかどる
VS
歩み
Differences Between "はかどる" and "歩み"
Option A
はかどる
Meaning
to make progress, to advance (work, study)
Reading
はかどる (hakadoru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
今日は仕事がはかどった。
My work made good progress today.
Option B
歩み
Meaning
step, walk, progress, history
Reading
あゆみ (ayumi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
人類の歴史の歩み。
The progress of human history.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to make progress, to advance (work, study))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- はかどる: Refers to work, study, or other tasks progressing well and efficiently. (仕事や勉強、作業などが順調に進み、効率よく片付く様子を表す。)
- 歩み: Can refer to the physical act of walking/stepping, but often metaphorically refers to progress, development, or the course of history/life. More formal than 「歩くこと」.
- はかどる: Refers to work, study, or other tasks progressing well and efficiently. (仕事や勉強、作業などが順調に進み、効率よく片付く様子を表す。)
- 歩み: Can refer to the physical act of walking/stepping, but often metaphorically refers to progress, development, or the course of history/life. More formal than 「歩くこと」.
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