Translation and Meaning of: 捗る - hakadoru

Etymology and Definition

The word 「捗る」 (hakadoru) is a Japanese verb that means "to make progress" or "to advance well," usually in relation to tasks or work. The term is composed of the Kanji 「捗」, which is relatively uncommon and used mainly in specific contexts, such as in the expression 「仕事が捗る」 (shigoto ga hakadoru), which means "the work is progressing well."

Origin and Use of the Word

Although 「捗る」 is not a word used frequently in everyday Japanese, it plays an important role in describing efficiency and progress, especially in the workplace. The Kanji 「捗」 by itself is interesting because it is an ideogram that does not appear in many other contexts on its own, but rather combined with other Kanji to form words like 「進捗」 (shinchoku), which also means progress or advancement.

Cultural and Linguistic Context

In Japanese culture, efficiency and the ability to perform tasks effectively are highly valued, especially in the workplace. Thus, the verb 「捗る」 is used to communicate when something is flowing well, without obstacles or delays. We should also note that the Japanese language has numerous expressions to indicate progress, but the use of 「捗る」 carries a nuance of acknowledgment for the smooth progress of a task, which can positively reflect on the evaluation of a person or team.

Vocabulary

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Verb conjugation of 捗る

• 捗る - dictionary form
• 捗ります - Forma afirmativa presente
• 捗りません - Present Negative Form
• 捗りました - Affirmative past form
• 捗りませんでした - Past Negative Form
• 捗れ - imperative form

Synonyms and similar words

• 進む (susumu) - Advance, proceed; it can also refer to the increase of something, such as time or progress.
• 進展する (shintent suru) - Make progress, development; often used in project contexts or situations that evolve.
• 進歩する (shinpo suru) - Advance in terms of improvement or evolution; more focused on progress in skills or technology.

捗る

Romaji: hakadoru
Kana: はかどる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: fazer progresso; avançar à frente (com o trabalho); avançar

Meaning in English: to make progress;to move right ahead (with the work);to advance

Definition: Things progress, progress.

Example Sentences - (捗る) hakadoru

See below some example sentences:

仕事が捗る。

Shigoto ga hakaru

The work is progressing.

The work progresses.

• 仕事 - work
• が - subject particle
• 捗る - progress, advance