Japanese word

行進

Pronunciation

Romajikōshin

Meaning

  • nounmarch

Example

音楽に合わせて行進します。on gaku ni a wa se te kō shin shi ma su

We march to the music.

Illustration for 行進 (march)

More examples

市民は平和を願う行進に参加しました。shi min wa hei wa o nega u kō shin ni san ka shi ma shi ta

Citizens joined a march for peace.

Core concept

Describes a group advancing together with coordinated steps and a shared direction.

Common phrases

  • 行進に参加するkō shin ni san ka su ru

    join a march

  • 行進を始めるkō shin o haji me ru

    begin a march

  • 行進を続けるkō shin o tsuzu ke ru

    continue a march

Similar words

行軍kōgun: The movement of a military group over a route in a planned and coordinated way.
パレードparēdo: An organized public procession held for celebration, ceremony, or display.
デモdemo: An organized public procession intended to show support for a cause or demand.

Definition in Japanese

複数の人が列を作り、一定の歩調で進むこと。fuku sū no hito ga retsu o tsuku ri it tei no ho chō de susu mu ko to

Word origin

行進 (kōshin) is formed from 行 (kō, "go") and 進 (shin, "advance"), linking the word to moving forward together.

Usage tips

  • A march in English can be military, musical, or a protest, so its meaning depends strongly on the group and setting involved.

Other meanings

  • paradenoun

Related words

  • 行進するkōshinsurumarchverb
  • 行進者kōshinshamarchernoun

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