躍進(やくしん)

やくしん
noun, suru-verb
rapid advance; remarkable progress; leaping forward
1. rapid advance; remarkable progress; leaping forward
Making rapid, impressive progress or advancement. Used for companies, countries, athletes, or any entity that achieves notable growth or success in a short time.
その会社(かいしゃ)は急速(きゅうそく)に躍進(やくしん)を遂(と)げた。
That company achieved rapid advancement.
新興国(しんこうこく)が世界経済(せかいけいざい)で躍進(やくしん)している。
Emerging nations are making rapid progress in the global economy.
若手(わかて)選手(せんしゅ)の躍進(やくしん)が目立(めだ)った。
The remarkable progress of young players stood out.

KANJI BREAKDOWN:

  • 躍(やく) - leap, jump
  • 進(しん) - advance, progress

The compound literally captures the image of "leaping forward" in progress.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 躍進(やくしん)する - to make rapid progress
  • 躍進(やくしん)を遂(と)げる - to achieve rapid advancement
  • 目覚(めざ)ましい躍進(やくしん) - remarkable progress
  • 経済的(けいざいてき)躍進(やくしん) - economic leap forward

NUANCE:
躍進(やくしん) is always positive, implying impressive, noteworthy advancement that exceeds normal expectations.

CONTRASTING TERMS:

  • 停滞(ていたい) - stagnation (opposite)
  • 衰退(すいたい) - decline (opposite)
  • 後退(こうたい) - retreat, regression

RELATED VOCABULARY:

  • 飛躍(ひやく) - leap, great progress
  • 進歩(しんぽ) - progress, advancement
  • 発展(はってん) - development
  • 成長(せいちょう) - growth

REGISTER:
Neutral. Common in news, business, and sports reporting.

Related Words

Antonym: 停滞(ていたい) (stagnation)
Antonym: 衰退(すいたい) (decline)
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Added 2026.1.19 17:15 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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