突(つ)き進(すす)む

つきすすむ
verb (godan, intransitive)
to push forward; to press on; to forge ahead
1. to push forward; to advance determinedly
To move forward with determination, often despite obstacles.
彼(かれ)は困難(こんなん)を乗(の)り越(こ)えて突(つ)き進(すす)んだ。
He pushed forward, overcoming difficulties.
自分(じぶん)の信(しん)じる道(みち)を突(つ)き進(すす)め。
Forge ahead on the path you believe in.
嵐(あらし)の中(なか)を突(つ)き進(すす)む船(ふね)。
A ship pressing on through the storm.

TRANSITIVITY:

  • Type: Intransitive (自動詞(じどうし))
  • Pattern: Xを突(つ)き進(すす)む (を marks the path, not an object)

FORMATION:
Compound verb: 突(つ)く (to thrust) + 進(すす)む (to advance)

CONJUGATION:

  • 突(つ)き進(すす)む → 突(つ)き進(すす)まない (negative)
  • 突(つ)き進(すす)む → 突(つ)き進(すす)んで (te-form)
  • 突(つ)き進(すす)む → 突(つ)き進(すす)んだ (past)

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 道(みち)を突(つ)き進(すす)む - to forge ahead on a path
  • 信念(しんねん)を持(も)って突(つ)き進(すす)む - to push forward with conviction
  • ひたすら突(つ)き進(すす)む - to press on single-mindedly

NUANCE:
Conveys determination and persistence. Often used metaphorically for pursuing goals or ideals despite obstacles.

Related Words

Related: 突(つ)き当(あ)たる (to run into)
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Added 2026.1.19 12:24 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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