synonym Comparative
進歩する
VS
上達
Differences Between "進歩する" and "上達"
Option A
進歩する
Meaning
to make progress, to improve
Reading
しんぽする (shinpo suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女の日本語は毎日進歩している。
Her Japanese is improving every day.
Option B
上達
Meaning
improvement, progress, skillfulness
Reading
じょうたつ (jōtatsu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の日本語は留学して格段に上達した。
His Japanese improved remarkably after studying abroad.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to make progress, to improve)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 進歩する: Often used to describe progress in skills, technology, or projects. (技能や技術、プロジェクトなどの進捗状況を表す際によく使われます。)
- 上達: Used for improvements in skills, abilities, or academic performance. Often used with する (上達する) as an intransitive verb. (例：日本語が上達する)
- 進歩する: Often used to describe progress in skills, technology, or projects. (技能や技術、プロジェクトなどの進捗状況を表す際によく使われます。)
- 上達: Used for improvements in skills, abilities, or academic performance. Often used with する (上達する) as an intransitive verb. (例：日本語が上達する)
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