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上進
joushin
also spelled joshin
progress, advance
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  1. joushin progress, advance
How it's used

Used in formal or written contexts, such as business reports, to describe progress, promotion, or upward advancement, particularly in one's career or status.

彼の上進は目覚ましい。
Kare no joushin wa mezamashii.
His progress is remarkable.

上進を目指して努力する。
Joushin o mezashite doryoku suru.
I strive with the aim of advancement.

⚖️ Commonly confused with '進歩 (shinpo)', which means progress in a general sense, whereas '上進' specifically implies upward movement or promotion.

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Kanji Breakdown
上
Above, Up
On: じょう,しょう,しゃん Kun: うえ,-うえ,うわ-,かみ,あ.げる,-あ.げる,あ.がる,-あ.がる,あ.がり,-あ.がり,のぼ.る,のぼ.り,のぼ.せる,のぼ.す,たてまつ.る
3 strokes N5
進
Advance, Proceed, Progress, Promote
On: しん Kun: すす.む,すす.める
11 strokes N3
How to Use This Word
Noun (名詞)
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上進は〜です。 / 〜の上進

💡 Use は or が to mark this word as the topic or subject of a sentence.

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この上進はとても大切です。
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