進む

すすむ

To advance, to proceed

N4verb·susumu

How to remember it

辶 (move) + 隹 (bird) — like a bird pressing steadily forward in flight.

Example sentences

  • プロジェクトは順調に進んでいる。

    ぷろじぇくとはじゅんちょうにすすんでいる。

    The project is proceeding smoothly.

  • 時計の針がゆっくりと進む。

    とけいのはりがゆっくりとすすむ。

    The clock's hands move slowly forward.

Usage

Intransitive; the causative 進める means "to advance (something)."

Related words

進める進歩前進進行

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