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進める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 進める

すめる
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #1052
1

to advance; to move forward; to put (a clock, watch) forward

Examples
ナポレオンは軍隊をロシアに進めた
Napoleon marched his armies into Russia.
2

to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to make progress in; to further; to advance; to hasten; to speed up

Examples
その計画は進められている
The project is underway.
3

to raise; to elevate; to promote; to develop; to stimulate (e.g. one's appetite)

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 142
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

advance
proceed
progress
promote

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すす.む
すす.める
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のぶ
📝

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