Word details

進める

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

Dictionary

Entry

進めるすめるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

advance, proceed, progress, promote

10 strokesFrequency 142JLPT N3Grade 3

On

シン

Kun

すす.むすす.める

Nanori

のぶ

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