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盲進 (もうしん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
rushing recklessly ; blind advance ; presumption
Describes acting without careful thought, pushing forward blindly, or making a presumptuous move. Often used in contexts where someone charges ahead without considering consequences or proper procedure. The 'presumption' gloss reflects a nuance of overstepping or acting beyond one's place.
It's dangerous to blindly push into a new market without sufficient research.
Kanji 盲 blind, blind man, ignoramus 進 advance, proceed, progress Similar words 暴ぼう 走そう 暴走 emphasizes running out of control or acting wildly, often with a sense of danger or lack of restraint, while 盲進 focuses on the recklessness of advancing without proper thought or consideration.
独どく 断だん 独断 means making a decision on one's own authority, which can be presumptuous, but 盲進 adds the nuance of rushing forward without due care, not just deciding alone.
Etymology Compound of 盲 (もう, 'blind') and 進 (しん, 'advance'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word literally suggests 'blind advancing' and is used figuratively for reckless or presumptuous action.
