Meaning and Usage
The verb 捗る (はかどる) means "to make progress" or "to advance smoothly," especially referring to work or tasks. It is often used when something is going well and efficiently without obstacles.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear 捗る in work or study contexts, such as when tasks are completed faster than expected or when productivity is high. It implies a positive flow and momentum.
Collocations and Patterns
- 仕事が捗る (しごとがはかどる): work progresses well
- 作業が捗る (さぎょうがはかどる): tasks advance smoothly
- 勉強が捗る (べんきょうがはかどる): studying goes well
These phrases emphasize smooth and efficient progress.
Register and Nuance
捗る is a neutral to slightly formal verb, suitable for both casual and business conversations. It conveys a sense of satisfaction with progress.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 捗る with 進む (すすむ), which also means "to advance." However, 捗る specifically emphasizes smooth and efficient progress, often with a positive nuance about productivity, while 進む is more general.