synonym Comparative
進める
VS
はかどる
Differences Between "進める" and "はかどる"
Option A
進める
Meaning
to advance, to promote, to push forward (transitive)
Reading
すすめる (susumeru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
会議の時間を1時間早めて進めましょう。
Let's move the meeting time forward by an hour.
Option B
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to advance, to promote, to push forward (transitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 進める: Used when someone or something causes an action to move forward, like advancing a plan or promoting a person. (計画を進める、時計を進める)
- 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。)
- 進める: Used when someone or something causes an action to move forward, like advancing a plan or promoting a person. (計画を進める、時計を進める)
- 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。)
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