すす.む
susumu
JLPT N311 strokesKanjiLevel 28 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

進 is the kanji for "Advance". A common reading is すす.む (susumu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Advance

Also : Proceed · Promote · Progress

Readings

kunすす.む/ susumukunすす.める/ susumeruonしん/ shin

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 進 represents 'ADVANCE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of advance.

Reading ·

On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with advance. Kun-reading: すす.む.

Example Sentences

先に進んでください。

さきにすすんでください。

Please go ahead.

計画が順調に進んでいます。

けいかくがじゅんちょうにすすんでいます。

The plan is progressing smoothly.

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