Japanese

める

すすめる
Meaning: to advance; to proceed; to promote
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 進める 進めない
Polite 進めます 進めません
Past 進めた 進めなかった
Polite + Past 進めました 進めませんでした
Te-form 進めて 進めなくて
Potential 進められる 進められない
Passive 進められる 進められない
Causative 進めさせる 進めさせない
Imperative 進めろ 進めるな

Handwriting

進
め
る

Example sentences

It is necessary to proceed with the project according to plan.
周囲の状況を考慮しつつ、慎重に計画を進める必要があります。
Considering the surrounding situation, we need to proceed with the plan carefully.
彼の指示したとおりに作業を進めた。
I proceeded with the work exactly as he instructed.
彼は将来を見据えて、着実に準備を進めている。
He is making steady preparations, looking toward the future.
彼は慎重に歩を進めた。
He carefully advanced his steps.
周囲に合わせず、自分のペースで進めなさい。
Proceed at your own pace, without worrying about others.
複数の部署が連携して、新しいプロジェクトを進めている。
Multiple departments are working together to move the new project forward.
このプロジェクトは現在、最優先事項として進められている。
This project is currently being handled as a top priority.
上司の承諾を得てから、プロジェクトを進めた。
After obtaining the boss's consent, I proceeded with the project.
彼はひそかにその計画を進めた
He secretly moved the plan forward.

Usage Notes

Used for moving things forward, whether physically or in terms of progress.

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