English–Japanese

“move forward” in Japanese

Japanese

Also進める (susumeru)

Pronunciation

Romajisusumu

Example

船がゆっくり進みます。fune ga yu kku ri susu mi ma su

The boat moves forward slowly.

Illustration for 進む (move forward)

How to say “move forward” in Japanese

“Move forward” in Japanese is 進む (susumu). 進む can also mean “go forward”.

進む (susumu) centers on moving ahead toward a destination or a later stage.

Full entry for 進む: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 進む

まっすぐ進みます。ma ssu gu susu mi ma su

I go straight ahead.

交差点までまっすぐ進んでください。kō sa ten ma de ma ssu gu susu n de ku da sa i

Please go straight to the intersection.

Tips for using 進む

  • 進む (susumu) can describe physical movement as well as progress in a discussion, plan, or process.

Other Japanese words for “move forward”

計画を進めます。kei kaku o susu me ma su

I will move the plan forward.

Related English words

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