How to say "go-ahead" in Japanese

Choosing the right word
  • 進取しんしゅCommon
    no-adjectiveCovers the adjective sense of go-ahead: enterprising, progressive. It names an active, forward-looking spirit that takes initiative, so it fits descriptions of people or organizations with drive and ambition.
    We need a spirit of enterprise to overcome the difficulty.
  • 進撃命令しんげきめいれい
    nounCovers the noun sense of go-ahead as a signal to proceed, but narrowly: a less common word for a marching order to advance, typically military, seldom what you want for everyday permission to begin something.

For adjective go-ahead, meaning enterprising or progressive, use the common word 進取; for the noun sense of a signal to proceed, 進撃命令 fits only as a marching order to advance, typically military.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese equivalents

Say it right, write it right

Core lookup works fully offline, with cloud pronunciation and one-tap save & review. Free, no sign-up.

Free downloadWindowsFree downloadmacOSDownload on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
MobileiOS / Android

Android

QR code for the Google Play pageGet it on Google Play

Scan it with your Android phone to install, or search for “Tomoshi” on Google Play.

iOS

QR code for the App Store pageDownload on the App Store

Scan it with your iPhone camera to install, or search for “Tomoshi” in the App Store.

Install the browser extensionLook words up on any web page · Chrome / Edge / Safari

Screenshot of a Tomoshi lookup resultScreenshot of Tomoshi lookup results on a phone

Windows macOS Chrome / Edge / Safari extension iOS / Android