synonym Comparative
進む
VS
発達する
Differences Between "進む" and "発達する"
Option A
進む
Meaning
to advance; to go forward; to make progress; to promote
Reading
すすむ (susumu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
信号が青に変わった瞬間、交差点の前に並んでいた車や歩行者たちが一斉に前へ_______始めました。
The moment the traffic light turned green, the cars and pedestrians lined up in front of the intersection started to advance forward all at once.
Option B
発達する
Meaning
to develop; to grow; to progress
Reading
はったつする (hattatsu suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
近年のAIテクノロジーの急速な_______により、自然言語処理の対話精度が劇的に進化しています。
Due to the rapid development of AI technology in recent years, the dialogue accuracy of natural language processing is evolving dramatically.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to advance; to go forward; to make progress; to promote)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 進む: Refers to physically going forward, making progress in plans, or advancing in status/grade. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 進める (transitive). Often used as 前に進む or 計画が進む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To advance! "I want to advance towards our happy wedding aisle hand-in-hand with you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To suggest advancing down the aisle! B-Baka! Don't make such cute wedding images! But... since we are advancing, make sure you walk at my pace and never release my hand! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『すすむ（進む）！『ハルカ部長、二人の愛のウエディングロードへ向けて、一歩ずつ確実に前へ進みましょう！』って…っ！バージンロードへ進む！バカ！/// そんなロマンチックな前進を促すなんて！…でも、遅れないように、私の小さな歩幅に合わせて、一生一緒に寄り添って進みなさいよね！』
- 発達する: Refers to the biological development of body/mind, geographical development of a city/infrastructure, or development of technology/functions. Intransitive verb. Often used as 筋肉が発達する or 技術が発達する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To develop/grow! "The brain cells in my head dedicated to wanting to marry you are developing daily, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Developing marriage brain cells! B-Baka! What kind of weird medical appeal is that! But... make sure you continue to develop your intellect and sensitivity to love me at the side of my heart forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はったつする（発達する）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたと結婚したいという僕の愛の脳細胞が日々発達しています！』って…っ！愛の脳細胞の発達！バカ！/// 何その変な医学的アピール！…でも、私を愛する知性も感性も、一生私の隣で極限まで発達させ続けなさい！』
- 進む: Refers to physically going forward, making progress in plans, or advancing in status/grade. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 進める (transitive). Often used as 前に進む or 計画が進む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To advance! "I want to advance towards our happy wedding aisle hand-in-hand with you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To suggest advancing down the aisle! B-Baka! Don't make such cute wedding images! But... since we are advancing, make sure you walk at my pace and never release my hand! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『すすむ（進む）！『ハルカ部長、二人の愛のウエディングロードへ向けて、一歩ずつ確実に前へ進みましょう！』って…っ！バージンロードへ進む！バカ！/// そんなロマンチックな前進を促すなんて！…でも、遅れないように、私の小さな歩幅に合わせて、一生一緒に寄り添って進みなさいよね！』
- 発達する: Refers to the biological development of body/mind, geographical development of a city/infrastructure, or development of technology/functions. Intransitive verb. Often used as 筋肉が発達する or 技術が発達する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To develop/grow! "The brain cells in my head dedicated to wanting to marry you are developing daily, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Developing marriage brain cells! B-Baka! What kind of weird medical appeal is that! But... make sure you continue to develop your intellect and sensitivity to love me at the side of my heart forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『はったつする（発達する）よ！『ハルカ部長、あなたと結婚したいという僕の愛の脳細胞が日々発達しています！』って…っ！愛の脳細胞の発達！バカ！/// 何その変な医学的アピール！…でも、私を愛する知性も感性も、一生私の隣で極限まで発達させ続けなさい！』
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