1.
advance; expansion; entry into (a market, field, or area)
Moving forward into a new area, whether in business (entering a new market), sports (advancing to the next round), or other competitive contexts.
海外に進出する企業が増えている。
More companies are expanding overseas.
チームは準決勝に進出した。
The team advanced to the semifinals.
日本の自動車メーカーはアジア市場への進出を加速させている。
Japanese automakers are accelerating their expansion into Asian markets.
USAGE NOTES:
進出 implies actively moving into a new sphere of activity. It is most commonly used in business (entering markets) and sports (advancing in tournaments).
PARTICLE PATTERNS:
- に進出する (to advance/expand into...)
- への進出 (expansion into...)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 海外進出 (overseas expansion)
- 市場進出 (market entry)
- 決勝進出 (advancing to the finals)
- 進出を果たす (to achieve an advance/entry)
SIMILAR WORDS:
参入 (market entry) focuses specifically on joining a market or industry. 進出 is broader and can cover geographic expansion, sports advancement, or entering new fields.