後進
後進する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 後進する | 後進しない |
| Polite | 後進します | 後進しません |
| Past polite | 後進しました | 後進しませんでした |
| Past | 後進した | 後進しなかった |
| Te-form | 後進して | 後進しないで |
| Desire | 後進したい | 後進したくない |
| Potential | 後進できる | 後進できない |
| Passive | 後進される | 後進されない |
| Causative | 後進させる | 後進させない |
| Causative passive | 後進させられる | 後進させられない |
| Volitional | 後進しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 後進しましょう | |
| Imperative | 後進しろ | 後進するな |
| Conditional | 後進すれば | 後進しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 後進したら | 後進しなかったら |
Meanings
one's junior; younger generation; next generation
Refers to people who are younger, less experienced, or come after in a career or field. Often used in professional or organizational contexts.
He puts effort into developing the next generation.
It is also important to make way for one's juniors.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
moving backwards; backing up; reversing
Describes physical backward movement, especially of vehicles. Antonym of 前進 (forward movement). Can be used as a noun or with する for intransitive action.
Antonyms: 前進
The car slowly reversed.
Please check your surroundings carefully when backing up.
Usage patterns
- 後進に道を譲るto give way to the next generation
He retired and made way for the next generation.
- 後進にギアを入れるto shift into reverse gear
He shifted the car into reverse and pulled out of the parking lot.
- 後進を育てるto train or mentor one's juniors
The veteran athlete focuses on training the younger generation.
- 〈場所〉に後進するto back (a vehicle) into a place
The truck backs into the warehouse.