進
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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