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JLPT N3 Intermediate

進む

To move forward physically, make progress, or run fast (of a clock).

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Other forms

進みます polite form
進んで te-form
進んだ plain past
進める transitive counterpart, "to move something forward"
1 Verb (intransitive)

To Move Forward / Advance

Describes physical movement towards a destination or the front of a space.

Example

この 道 を まっすぐ 進んで ください 。

Please go straight ahead on this road.

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2 Verb (intransitive)

To Make Progress / Develop

Indicates the advancement or development of a process, state, or ability.

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3 Verb (intransitive)

To Be Fast (for a clock)

Specifies that a clock or watch is running ahead of the correct time.

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To move forward physically, make progress, or run fast (of a clock).
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