上達

じょうたつ

Improvement, progress, advancement

N3noun·joutatsu

How to remember it

上 (up) + 達 (reach) — reaching upward, getting better at a skill.

Example sentences

  • 日本語が上達した。

    にほんごがじょうたつした。

    My Japanese has improved.

  • 練習すれば上達する。

    れんしゅうすればじょうたつする。

    If you practice, you'll improve.

Usage

Takes が for what improves; very common with する for skills.

Related words

進歩練習上手改善

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