1.
progress; development; advancement
Forward movement or development in a situation, negotiation, project, or other ongoing matter. Often used in formal and news contexts.
交渉に進展があった。
There was progress in the negotiations.
事件の捜査は進展していない。
The investigation into the case has made no progress.
技術の進展により、以前は不可能だったことが実現できるようになった。
Thanks to technological progress, things that were previously impossible have become achievable.
USAGE NOTES:
進展 describes forward movement in abstract situations — negotiations, investigations, relationships, technology. It is preferred in formal and written Japanese.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 進展がある (there is progress)
- 進展がない (there is no progress)
- 進展を見せる (to show progress)
- 大きな進展 (significant progress)
- 新たな進展 (new development)
SIMILAR WORDS:
進歩 focuses on improvement and betterment (often skills or civilization). 進展 focuses on a situation moving forward. 発展 emphasizes growth and expansion.