To move forward; to advance (physically go ahead).
暗い道を気を付けながら車がゆっくり進んだ。
The car slowly moved forward along the dark road, with caution.
船は波を越えて沖へ進んでいった。
The ship went out to sea, moving forward over the waves.
列がゆっくりと進むのを待った。
I waited as the line slowly advanced.
To go ahead of or be ahead of someone/something in progress or position.
彼はクラスで勉強が進んでいるので、よく質問される。
He's ahead in his studies in class, so he's often asked questions.
新製品の開発は競合他社より進んでいるらしい。
Apparently, the development of the new product is ahead of the competitors'.
このチームは大会に向けて準備が他より進んでいる。
This team is further along in preparation for the tournament than the others.
To make progress; to advance or improve in work, study, or plans.
研究は予定より早く進んでいる。
The research is progressing faster than planned.
仕事がなかなか進まなくて困っている。
I'm having trouble because the work isn't getting done.
英語の勉強が少しずつ進んでいるのを感じる。
I can feel my English study slowly making progress.
To deepen or heighten (a state, feeling, understanding, or intensity).
議論が進むにつれて、問題の核心が見えてきた。
As the discussion progressed, the heart of the issue became clear.
練習を重ねることで理解がさらに進む。
Through repeated practice, understanding deepens further.
関係が進むと、お互いの信頼も高まる。
As a relationship develops, mutual trust also increases.
To be fast (of a clock); to show a time ahead of the correct time.
この時計は5分進んでいるから、時間を直したほうがいい。
This clock is five minutes fast, so you should correct the time.
朝、腕時計が進んでいるのに気づいて慌てた。
In the morning I noticed my wristwatch was fast and panicked.
To do something voluntarily or willingly (often used as 進んで〜する).
彼は進んでボランティア活動に参加した。
He voluntarily participated in volunteer activities.
学生たちは進んで清掃当番を申し出た。
The students volunteered to take on the cleaning duty.