進行中
shinkouchuu
The English phrase 'in progress' is translated into Japanese as 進行中 (shinkouchuu).
進行中 is used to describe a task, process or event that is currently happening and has not yet reached completion.
How does it change in a sentence?
In formal or written contexts, the form 進行中である is often used, where the suffix is followed by the copula である to complete the sentence. In more conversational contexts, you might see it used with other particles or copulas like です.
How do you pronounce it?
shinkouchuu
Did you know?
- Using 進行中 to describe a person's growth or life stages can sound clinical or mechanical, as if the person is a piece of machinery in a factory.
- The term 進行 is used in medical settings to describe the advancement of a disease, such as a spreading cancer.
- Because 進行 can also mean 'to moderate' an event, 進行中 can mean that a ceremony is currently being hosted or emceed.
Examples in context
- その作業は現在進行中です。The work is now in progress.This sentence uses the form 進行中 to state that work is currently underway.Tatoeba #10335014 by bunbuku, translation #47639 by CK
- そのプロジェクトは現在進行中である。The project is now in progress.This sentence uses the form 進行中 to describe a project that is currently underway.Tatoeba #212660 by bunbuku, translation #49943 by CK
- 未来進行形は、未来の時点で進行中の動作や出来事を表現するときに用いられますが、例文は進行中の動作とは考えられません。The future progressive tense is used when expressing events and action in progress at some future point, however the example sentence cannot be understood in that way.This sentence uses the form 進行中 within a linguistic explanation of the future progressive tense.Tatoeba #75051 by fcbond, translation #328668 by fcbond
- 会議は進行中です。The meeting is in progress.
- レポートやってるから、ちょっと待って。I'm working on a report, so please wait a moment.
- ゲームしているところなんだ、後で電話して。I'm in the middle of playing a game, so call me later.
- パーティの準備はもう進んでいるんです。The party preparations are already in progress.
Example conversation
At an office, Yui asks Ren about the status of a report.
- 結衣 Yui蓮さん、あの報告書はどうなっていますか？Ren-san, ano houkokusho wa dou natte imasu ka?Ren, what is the status of that report?
- 蓮 Renすみません、今はまだ進行中です。Sumimasen, ima wa mada shinkouchuu desu.I'm sorry, it is still in progress.
- 結衣 Yuiいつ頃終わりそうですか？Itsu goro owari sou desu ka?About when do you think it will be finished?
- 蓮 Ren今日の夕方には終わる予定です。Kyou no yuugata ni wa owaru yotei desu.I plan to finish it by this evening.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
