- godan verb, intransitive to advance (spatially); to go forward; to move forward
- to precede; to go ahead (of); to be ahead (e.g. of the times); to advance (to the next stage); to move on (e.g. to the next grade); to enter (e.g. university)
- to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to continue; to progress; to advance; to get on (with)
- to intensify; to heighten; to grow; to deepen; to worsen (e.g. of an illness); to advance (e.g. of a condition)
- oft. adverbially as 進んで to do of one's own free will; to be willing (to); to become enthusiastic
- to be fast (of a clock); to gain (time); to be ahead
- e.g. as(食/ご飯)が~ to grow (of appetite); to become hungry (for)
進む
すすむ
to advance (spatially)
Meanings
すさむ also 荒む · 遊む
- godan verb, intransitive to grow wild; to run to waste; to become degenerate
- to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to deteriorate (of skill)
- godan verb, auxiliary verb, usu. after -masu stem to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
Its kanji
In sentences
予定より進んでいる。 It's ahead of schedule. #79009
さあ、進んで、進んで。 Now move on. #3507474
あそこに進んでください。 Just step right over there. #234412
彼はその部屋に進んだ。 He made his way to the room. #112423
その国は文化が進んだ。 The country advanced in civilization. #210573
彼はドアのほうに進んだ。 He made for the door. #111777