進

JLPT N3

Advance

Readings

On’yomi: シン (shin)

Kun’yomi: すす(む), すす(める) (susu(mu), susu(meru))

• すす(む) – to advance, to go forward, to progress • すす(める) – to promote, to advance, to encourage

Structure

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Vocabulary

進む

すすむ

go forward

進める

すすめる

advance

進学

しんがく

enter school

進歩

しんぽ

progress

促進

そくしん

promote

Example Sentences

前に進みます。

まえにすすみます。

I move forward.

仕事を進めます。

しごとをすすめます。

I advance the work.

進学します。

しんがくします。

I go on to higher education.

進歩します。

しんぽします。

I make progress.

成長を促進します。

せいちょうをそくしんします。

I promote growth.

Cultural Note

➡️ 進 emphasizes progress, growth, and forward movement in Japanese society.
• It reflects the cultural importance of steady advancement, whether in studies, work, or personal growth.
• The kanji is frequently used in education, business, and technology to signify improvement, promotion, or evolution.
• Metaphorically, it also conveys moving ahead in life or society, showing ambition and initiative.