Translation guide
The term 'line progression' can refer to the sequential advancement through lines of text, code, or a process, or to the development of a storyline. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these concepts.
Describing moving from one line to the next in a sequence, such as in a document, program, or list.
Literally 'advance the line'. Used when actively moving to the next line, e.g., in reading or editing.
エラーが発生した行まで行を進めてください。
Please advance to the line where the error occurred.
Means 'proceed line by line'. Emphasizes the unit of progression.
このプログラムは行単位で進みます。
This program proceeds line by line.
Means 'move to the next line'. Common in instructions or descriptions of processes.
処理が終わったら次の行に移ります。
After processing, it moves to the next line.
Referring to how a story, narrative, or plot advances or unfolds.
A general term for 'development' or 'progression' of a story. Can be used for plot progression.
物語の展開が速い。
The story's progression is fast.
Literally 'the thread of the story advances'. Emphasizes the plot moving forward.
この章では話の筋がほとんど進まない。
In this chapter, the plot hardly progresses.
Means 'progress' or 'advancement'. Can be used for story progression, though less common than 展開.
Describing moving through a sequence of steps, such as in a process, instructions, or a queue.
Means 'proceed in order'. Useful for describing step-by-step progression.
手順に従って順に進んでください。
Please proceed in order according to the steps.
Means 'proceed in stages'. Emphasizes a phased progression.
プロジェクトは段階的に進んでいます。
The project is progressing in stages.
ストーリーの進行が遅い。
The story's progression is slow.