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進
Advance, Proceed
すす(む) (susumu), すす(める) (susumeru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji 進 appears in 前進 (zenshin), meaning 'moving forward.' It is often used in motivational phrases encouraging progress and improvement.
Memory Trick
Imagine taking a confident step forward toward your goal. That forward movement helps you remember 進 means 'advance.'
Readings
Onyomi: シン (shin)
Kunyomi: すす(む) (susumu), すす(める) (susumeru)
Example Words
進む
すすむ (susumu)
To advance
前進
ぜんしん (zenshin)
Advance, move forward
進学
しんがく (shingaku)
Advancing to higher education
進行
しんこう (shinkou)
Progress
Example Sentence
列は ゆっくり 前へ 進みます。
れつは ゆっくり まえへ すすみます。
retsu wa yukkuri mae e susumimasu
The line moves forward slowly.