Meaning and Usage
The word 推進 (すいしん) means 'promotion' or 'driving forward' of an action, project, or policy. It is often used in formal or business contexts to describe the act of pushing something ahead, such as a plan, initiative, or development.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see 推進 used in government, corporate, and environmental discussions, where efforts or policies are being actively promoted or advanced.
Collocations and Patterns
- 推進する: to promote or push forward something.
- 推進力: driving force or propulsion power.
- 〜の推進: promotion of ~ (e.g., 環境保護の推進 - promotion of environmental protection).
Register and Nuance
This word is formal and typically used in written or formal spoken Japanese. It implies active effort and organized movement toward a goal.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 推進 with 推奨 (recommendation). 推進 focuses on actively pushing something forward, while 推奨 means to recommend or endorse something. Remember 推進 is about action and progress.