synonym Comparative
進歩
VS
発展
Differences Between "進歩" and "発展"
Option A
進歩
Meaning
progress; advancement
Reading
しんぽ (shimpo)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
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.
Option B
発展
Meaning
development; growth; advancement; expansion
Reading
はってん (hatten)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この地域は急速に発展している。
This region is developing rapidly.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(progress; advancement)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 進歩: Refers to progress, advancement, or improvement in skills, technology, or knowledge. Can be used with する as a verb (進歩する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Your Japanese is progressing so fast! ...N-Not because I am a good teacher, but because of your effort! Don't get the wrong idea! But... I'm glad you're trying hard!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたの日本語、ずいぶんと進歩したじゃない！...べ、別に私の教え方が極上だからとか、そういう意味じゃないんだからね！あんたが自分で頑張った結果よ！調子に乗らないでよね！』
- 発展: Implies a forward or outward growth, often in scale, complexity, or prosperity. Used for cities, economies, technologies, relationships, etc.
- 進歩: Refers to progress, advancement, or improvement in skills, technology, or knowledge. Can be used with する as a verb (進歩する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Your Japanese is progressing so fast! ...N-Not because I am a good teacher, but because of your effort! Don't get the wrong idea! But... I'm glad you're trying hard!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたの日本語、ずいぶんと進歩したじゃない！...べ、別に私の教え方が極上だからとか、そういう意味じゃないんだからね！あんたが自分で頑張った結果よ！調子に乗らないでよね！』
- 発展: Implies a forward or outward growth, often in scale, complexity, or prosperity. Used for cities, economies, technologies, relationships, etc.
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