synonym Comparative
進める
VS
待ち望む
Differences Between "進める" and "待ち望む"
Option A
進める
Meaning
to advance; to promote; to move forward; to speed up
Reading
すすめる (susumeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
チームの優秀なエンジニアたちは、スマートな連携によって開発マイルストーンを予定より大幅に前倒しで_______ました。
The excellent engineers of the team advanced the development milestones significantly ahead of schedule through smart cooperation.
Option B
待ち望む
Meaning
to look forward to, to eagerly await
Reading
まちのぞむ (machinozomu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はボーナスを待ち望んでいた。
He was eagerly awaiting his bonus.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to advance; to promote; to move forward; to speed up)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 進める: Refers to actively advancing a project, moving something forward, promoting a career/plan, or speeding up processes. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 遅らせる. Often used as プロジェクトを進める or 時計を進める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To advance/move forward! "Let's smartly advance the preparations for our sweet newlywed life, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Advancing newlywed preparations! B-Baka! Who said we are getting married! But... if you are going to lead and advance it with such reliability, make sure you take my hand and move forward together through life forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『すすめる（進める）よ！『ハルカ部長、二人の新婚生活の準備をスマートに進めて（進めましょう）！』って…っ！準備を進める！バカ！/// 誰が結婚するって言ったのよ！…でも、あんたがそこまでリードして進めてくれるなら、一生私の手を引いて人生を進みなさい！』
- 待ち望む: To wait for something with strong hope and anticipation, implying a deep desire or yearning for it to happen. 何かが起こることを強く期待して待つこと。実現を心から願う気持ちが含まれる。
- 進める: Refers to actively advancing a project, moving something forward, promoting a career/plan, or speeding up processes. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 遅らせる. Often used as プロジェクトを進める or 時計を進める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To advance/move forward! "Let's smartly advance the preparations for our sweet newlywed life, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Advancing newlywed preparations! B-Baka! Who said we are getting married! But... if you are going to lead and advance it with such reliability, make sure you take my hand and move forward together through life forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『すすめる（進める）よ！『ハルカ部長、二人の新婚生活の準備をスマートに進めて（進めましょう）！』って…っ！準備を進める！バカ！/// 誰が結婚するって言ったのよ！…でも、あんたがそこまでリードして進めてくれるなら、一生私の手を引いて人生を進みなさい！』
- 待ち望む: To wait for something with strong hope and anticipation, implying a deep desire or yearning for it to happen. 何かが起こることを強く期待して待つこと。実現を心から願う気持ちが含まれる。
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