Meaning
To progress steadily in the direction of an objective.
Cultural Background
In Japanese companies, showing you are 'moving toward a goal' is a sign of reliability and commitment. Students are often encouraged to have a 'mokuhyou' (goal) and to work toward it consistently. Athletes use this to describe their training journey toward a tournament. Self-help books often use this phrase to emphasize the importance of the process.
Particle Power
Always remember 'ni' with 'mukau'. It's the key to the direction.
Use with '着実に'
Adding '着実に' (steadily) makes you sound very natural and professional.
Meaning
To progress steadily in the direction of an objective.
Particle Power
Always remember 'ni' with 'mukau'. It's the key to the direction.
Use with '着実に'
Adding '着実に' (steadily) makes you sound very natural and professional.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing particle.
目標 ___ 向かって進む。
The particle 'ni' is used with 'mukau' to indicate the destination.
Which sentence is most natural?
Choose the best sentence.
Correct particle usage is 'ni' for 'mukau'.
Complete the response.
A: 夢は何ですか？ B: ＿＿＿＿＿＿。
This is the only logical response to a question about dreams/goals.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises目標 ___ 向かって進む。
The particle 'ni' is used with 'mukau' to indicate the destination.
Choose the best sentence.
Correct particle usage is 'ni' for 'mukau'.
A: 夢は何ですか？ B: ＿＿＿＿＿＿。
This is the only logical response to a question about dreams/goals.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but it's more common for abstract goals.
It's neutral and works in almost any situation.
Related Phrases
前進する
synonymTo move forward
努力する
similarTo make an effort
突き進む
specialized formTo push forward
