Japanese word

促進

Pronunciation

Romajisokushin

Meaning

  • nounpromotion

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 成長を促進するsei chō o soku shin su ru

    promote growth

  • 協力を促進するkyō ryoku o soku shin su ru

    promote cooperation

Similar words

推進suishin: To actively move a plan, activity, or policy forward.
振興shinkō: To support the growth and development of an industry, region, or culture.
活性化kasseika: To make an activity, system, or area more active and productive.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄が進むように働きかけること。a ru koto gara ga susu mu yō ni hatara ki ka ke ru ko to

Word origin

促 (soku, "urge") + 進 (shin, "advance") combines the ideas of urging and moving forward in a Sino-Japanese compound.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • accelerationnoun
  • facilitationnoun

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