Progress in Japanese
"progress" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "progress". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
advance, proceed, progress, promote
Reading: shin
11 strokes · dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of advance and bird. Bird advancing.
What it carries
Progress, advance, promotion. Represents forward movement.
Related kanji for "progress"
progress
un · mysterious, peaceful
Composed of advance (辶) and army (軍). Moving troops, transporting.
cultural progress(also: perfume)
iku · dynamic
Composed of have and city. Fragrant city.
make progress(also: )
choku · dynamic
Composed of hand and walk. Making walk progress with hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for progress?
The most common kanji for "progress" is 進, read as shin. It means advance, proceed, progress. Related kanji: 運 (progress), 郁 (cultural progress), 捗 (make progress).
How many strokes does 進 have?
進 has 11 strokes.