Meaning and Usage
"進行" (しんこう) primarily means "progress" or "advancement" in the context of events, projects, or processes. It is often used in formal or business settings to describe how smoothly or quickly something is moving forward.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "進行" used with meetings, construction, projects, or any planned activity where tracking progress is important. It can describe both the act of moving forward and the current state of progress.
Collocations and Patterns
- 進行中 (しんこうちゅう): "in progress"; used to indicate something is currently ongoing.
- 進行状況 (しんこうじょうきょう): "progress status"; often used in reports or updates.
- 進行を妨げる (しんこうをさまたげる): "to hinder progress"; used when something causes delays or problems.
Register and Nuance
"進行" is generally neutral to formal and is common in business, academic, or official contexts. It is less common in casual conversation where simpler verbs like "進む" might be preferred.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "進行" with "進む" (to advance/go forward). Remember that "進行" is a noun or suru-verb focusing on the process or progress itself, while "進む" is an intransitive verb describing the action of moving forward.