Mnemonic
A proud bird struts down a dusty path, refusing to fly. Why? It wants to advance the old-fashioned way — one bold step at a time. The bird believes true advance means feeling every inch of the path beneath its talons.
Additional thoughts
Picture a determined roadrunner-type bird marching along a dirt road. It could easily fly but chooses to walk forward purposefully. Bird on a path = advance. The grounded determination makes it stick.Quick recall
A bird marches down the path, choosing to advance step by step on foot.Details
The keyword for 進 is advance. This kanji conveys the idea of moving forward, making progress, or proceeding onward. It encompasses both physical movement in a forward direction and metaphorical progress, such as advancing in one's career, studies, or personal development. It can also carry the sense of promoting or encouraging something to move ahead.
- On'yomi
- しん
- Kun'yomi
- すす.む、すす.める