Quick answer
進 is the kanji for "to advance". Its reading is すす.む (susumu). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
to advance
Also : to proceed · to progress
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 進 represents 'ADVANCE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of advance.
On-reading: しん — remember this sound by associating it with advance. Kun-reading: すす.む.
Example Sentences
先に進んでください。
さきにすすんでください。
Please go ahead.
計画が順調に進んでいます。
けいかくがじゅんちょうにすすんでいます。
The plan is progressing smoothly.
Vocabulary using 進
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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