進: the kanji for advance; proceed
進 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means advance; proceed. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
進 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
進 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シン (shin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 進歩しんぽ · shinpo | progress |
すすむ (susumu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 進むすすむ · susumu | to advance; to proceed |
すすめる (susumeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 進めるすすめる · susumeru | to move forward (something) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 技術は急速に進歩している。Gijutsu wa kyūsoku ni shinpo shite iru.Technology is advancing rapidly.
- 計画は順調に進んでいます。Keikaku wa junchō ni susunde imasu.The plan is progressing smoothly.
- プロジェクトを次の段階に進めた。Purojekuto o tsugi no dankai ni susumeta.We moved the project to the next stage.
- 彼の英語は大きく進歩した。Kare no eigo wa ōkiku shinpo shita.His English has improved greatly.
- 会議を予定通りに進めましょう。Kaigi o yotei dōri ni susumemashō.Let's proceed with the meeting as scheduled.
Questions about 進
How many strokes does 進 have?
進 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 進?
The on readings are shin (シン). The kun readings are susumu (すすむ), susumeru (すすめる).
What JLPT level is 進?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 進
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.