Meaning

Primary

Evolution

Alternative

Progress

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Think of things that advance and change. Does this sound familiar? Does this sound like evolution?

Reading

しんか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 人間の進化

    human evolution

    社会の進化

    evolution of society

    コンピューターの進化

    evolution of computers

Context Sentences

コスプレ文化は日々進化し続けている。

Cosplay culture continues to evolve day by day.

進化した科学テクノロジーが私たちの生活を支えています。

Evolved scientific technology supports our lives.

ねえ、ママ。人間は進化したら何になるの?

Hey, mom. What will humans become when we evolve?

Kanji Composition