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進
進 (readings: しん, すす; Japanese kanji) means “to advance”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 進化 (evolution).
What does 進 mean?
| Kanji | 進 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to advance |
| Readings | しん, すす |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 進
進 is read しん or すす depending on the word.
Example words with 進
| Example | 進化 (evolution) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14