synonym Comparative
進む
VS
進歩する
Differences Between "進む" and "進歩する"
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
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.
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！』
- 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。)
- 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！』
- 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。)
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