Meaning and Usage
"進出" (しんしゅつ) primarily means "advancement" or "expansion" into a new area, field, or market. It is often used in business contexts when companies expand their operations into new regions or industries. It can also refer to individuals entering new professional or social spheres.
Common Contexts
- Business expansion: companies entering new markets domestically or internationally.
- Technological or industrial advancement: new technologies or industries emerging and changing existing structures.
- Personal career moves: individuals aiming to enter new fields such as politics or entertainment.
Collocations and Patterns
- "海外市場への進出" (advancement into overseas markets): common phrase in business.
- "新しい分野に進出する" (to advance into a new field): used for both companies and individuals.
- "政治の世界に進出する" (to enter the world of politics): often used for career changes.
Register and Nuance
"進出" is a formal noun often used in written and business Japanese. It conveys a sense of strategic or purposeful movement into new areas. It is not casual and is rarely used in everyday informal conversation.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "進出" with "進む" (to advance/proceed) or "出る" (to go out). Remember that "進出" specifically implies entering or expanding into a new domain or market, not just moving forward or leaving a place.