躍進

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The written form is 躍進, read やくしん. Elements for leaping and advancing combine to denote striking progress by a person or organization.
• Basic usage: 選手の躍進 links an athlete’s progress to team success, while 大きく躍進する describes a workshop making major advances through technology.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An athlete’s progress and team success
  • The young athlete’s rapid progress helps carry the team to the final. Example: 若い選手の躍進でチームが決勝へ進みました。 — The young athlete's rapid progress carried the team to the final.
• Major progress by an organization
  • A small workshop makes great strides through a new technology. Example: 小さな工房が新しい技術によって大きく躍進しました。 — The small workshop made great strides through new technology.