進める

すすめる

to advance, to promote, to hasten

Also:to carry forward (plans, work, etc.), to raise

What does 進める mean?

進める is a Japanese verb meaning to advance, to promote, to hasten in English. It can also be translated as to carry forward (plans, work, etc.), to raise depending on context. It is written as 進める in kanji, すすめる in hiragana, and susumeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

ナポレオンは軍隊をロシアに進めた。

Napoleon marched his armies into Russia.

その計画は進められている。

The project is underway.