進める (Susumeru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “to advance, to move forward, to put (a clock, watch) forward, to carry forward (plans, work, etc.)”.
Meanings
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto advance; to move forward; to put (a clock, watch) forward
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to make progress in; to further; to advance; to hasten
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto raise; to elevate; to promote; to develop; to stimulate (e.g. one's appetite)
Examples
彼女は仕事を進めた。
She proceeded with the work.
私は時計の針を進めた。
I advanced the hands on the clock.
彼女は時計の針を進めた。
She advanced the hands on the clock.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).