Japanese

しんぽ
Meaning: progress; advancement; improvement
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

科学技術の進歩は私たちの生活を豊かにした。
The progress of science and technology has enriched our lives.
科学技術の進歩は、常に新しい課題を伴う。
Progress in science and technology always involves new challenges.
彼は科学の進歩に貢献した。
He contributed to the progress of science.
急速な技術の進歩によって、多くの人々が時代に取り残されていると感じている。
With the rapid advancement of technology, many people feel they are being left behind by the times.
最近の技術の進歩は速すぎて、なかなかついていけない。
The progress of technology lately is so fast that I can't quite keep up.

Usage Notes

Refers to things moving toward a better or more desirable state over time.

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