synonym Comparative
進歩
VS
成長
Differences Between "進歩" and "成長"
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
成長
Meaning
growth; development; progress
Reading
せいちょう (seichō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
天気が良く土壌の水分が適度な高原では、春に植えたデレデレな植物たちの_______速度が極めて高速化しています。
In the plateau where the weather is good and the soil moisture is moderate, the growth speed of the pampered plants planted in spring is extremely fast.
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！』
- 成長: Refers to physical growth of living things, economic growth of countries, or personal skill/mental development. Often used as 子どもの成長 or 経済成長. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Growth! "I am growing my capability to support and love you every day, Haruka-san!" ...っ! G-Growing your capability! B-Baka! Don't sound so mature and reliable! I... I am the boss, so I should be the one watching your growth! But... since you have grown so much, I suppose... I will happily rely on your strong arms forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せいちょう（成長）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの「生涯の旦那様」にふさわしい男になるための僕の愛の成長、毎日しっかり見守って褒めてください！』って…っ！旦那様としての成長！バカ！/// そんな健気にアピールされると、可愛すぎて心臓がもたないのよ！…でも、あんたのその頼もしい成長、本当は凄く誇らしくて愛おしいんだから、一生私の隣で伸び伸びと成長し続けなさい！』
- 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！』
- 成長: Refers to physical growth of living things, economic growth of countries, or personal skill/mental development. Often used as 子どもの成長 or 経済成長. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Growth! "I am growing my capability to support and love you every day, Haruka-san!" ...っ! G-Growing your capability! B-Baka! Don't sound so mature and reliable! I... I am the boss, so I should be the one watching your growth! But... since you have grown so much, I suppose... I will happily rely on your strong arms forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『せいちょう（成長）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの「生涯の旦那様」にふさわしい男になるための僕の愛の成長、毎日しっかり見守って褒めてください！』って…っ！旦那様としての成長！バカ！/// そんな健気にアピールされると、可愛すぎて心臓がもたないのよ！…でも、あんたのその頼もしい成長、本当は凄く誇らしくて愛おしいんだから、一生私の隣で伸び伸びと成長し続けなさい！』
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