English–Japanese
“make progress” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihakadoru
Example
静かな部屋では勉強がはかどります。shizu ka na heya de wa ben kyō ga ha ka do ri ma su
I make good progress studying in a quiet room.
How to say “make progress” in Japanese
“Make progress” in Japanese is はかどる (hakadoru).
It describes work, study, or another activity moving forward smoothly and efficiently.
Example sentences with はかどる
必要な資料がそろい、会議の準備がはかどりました。hitsu yō na shi ryō ga so ro i kai gi no jun bi ga ha ka do ri ma shi ta
With the necessary materials ready, preparations for the meeting progressed smoothly.
Tips for using はかどる
- The verb はかどる (hakadoru) describes a task progressing smoothly, so its subject is usually work or study rather than the person doing it.