synonym Comparative
進む
VS
推し進める
Differences Between "進む" and "推し進める"
Option A
進む
Meaning
to advance, to go forward, to proceed (intransitive)
Reading
すすむ (susumu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
時計が５分進んでいます。
The clock is 5 minutes fast.
Option B
推し進める
Meaning
to promote; to push forward; to advance
Reading
おしすすめる (oshisusumeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
政府は新しい政策を推し進めている。
The government is pushing forward new policies.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to advance, to go forward, to proceed (intransitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 進む: Used when something moves forward or makes progress on its own, like a clock, a project, or time. (時計が進む、工事が進む)
- 推し進める: 計画や改革などを積極的に、かつ力強く前進させることを意味します。(Implies actively and vigorously moving something forward, often a plan, project, or reform.)
- 進む: Used when something moves forward or makes progress on its own, like a clock, a project, or time. (時計が進む、工事が進む)
- 推し進める: 計画や改革などを積極的に、かつ力強く前進させることを意味します。(Implies actively and vigorously moving something forward, often a plan, project, or reform.)
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