進む（すすむ）
JLPT N4 · Godan verb (Group 1)
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: to move forward / advance
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | 進みます | すすみます |
| te-form | 進んで | すすんで |
| ta-form (past) | 進んだ | すすんだ |
| nai-form (negative) | 進まない | すすまない |
| potential form | 進める | すすめる |
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Example sentences
- 計画は順調に進んでいる。 — The plan is proceeding smoothly.
- まっすぐ進むと、駅に着く。 — Go straight and you'll reach the station.
Idioms & proverbs containing “進む”
- 箸が進む (はしがすすむ) — to eat a lot; to have a good appetite
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