すす
進
　
め
　
る

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

  1. to advance, to move forward, to put (a clock, watch) forward.
  2. to carry forward (plans, work, etc.), to proceed with, to make progress in, to further, to advance, to hasten, to speed up.
  3. to raise, to elevate, to promote, to develop, to stimulate (e.g. one's appetite).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
すす
進
　
め
　
る
 進める すすめる ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

advance, proceed, progress
シン　すす.む　のぶ (3rd, N3)
bird, old bird radical (no. 172)
サイ　スイ　とり (Kentei 1)
human radical (no. 9)
lord, chief, master
シュ　あるじ　ぬし (3rd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
king, rule, magnate
オウ　-ノウ　おお (1st, N3)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ　いっ　ひと- (1st, N5)