1.
to advance, to move forward
To move in a forward direction physically.
2.
to progress, to proceed
For work, a situation, or a process to move forward or make progress.
TRANSITIVITY: 自動詞 (intransitive). Pair: 進める (transitive, to advance something). Pattern: Xが進む (X advances).
ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing state or result. 進んでいる = 'is advancing' or 'has advanced.'
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 前に進む (move forward)
- 仕事が進む (work progresses)
- 道を進む (proceed along a road)
- 進んで (willingly, voluntarily)
- 時計が進む (clock is fast)
CONTRAST:
- 進む (intransitive): X advances
- 進める (transitive): (someone) advances X
OPPOSITE:
- 遅れる (to fall behind, be late)
- 戻る (to go back)
Related Words
Pair verb:
進める (transitive, to advance something)