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“promotion” in Japanese

Japanese

Also振興 (shinkō) · 推進 (suishin) · 昇進 (shōshin) · 昇格 (shōkaku)

Pronunciation

Romajisokushin

Example

地域の交流を促進します。chi iki no kō ryū o soku shin shi ma su

We promote community interaction.

Illustration for 促進 (promotion)

How to say “promotion” in Japanese

“Promotion” in Japanese is 促進 (sokushin).

Expresses active support that helps an activity, change, or development proceed.

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

Example sentences with 促進

公共交通の利用促進には、地域全体の協力が必要です。kō kyō kō tsū no ri yō soku shin ni wa chi iki zen tai no kyō ryoku ga hitsu yō de su

Promoting public transportation use requires cooperation from the whole community.

Tips for using 促進

  • 促進 (sokushin) frequently appears in formal compounds such as 販売促進 (hanbai sokushin), whereas everyday speech often uses 促す (unagasu).

Other Japanese words for “promotion”

市は地元産業の振興に力を入れます。shi wa ji moto san gyō no shin kō ni chikara o i re ma su

The city puts effort into promoting local industry.

地域の交流を推進します。chi iki no kō ryū o sui shin shi ma su

We promote local exchange.

彼は今年、昇進しました。kare wa kotoshi shō shin shi ma shi ta

He was promoted this year.

努力の結果、主任に昇格しました。do ryoku no kek ka shu nin ni shō kaku shi ma shi ta

As a result of my hard work, I was promoted to section chief.

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