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“advance”
Language contexts for this entry: Japanese, Chinese
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01 / Meaning & origin
進 is a unisex given name documented in Japanese and Chinese. Its character means “advance” (KANJIDIC2).
Meaning: “advance”
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04 / Through time
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Chinese artist (1388-1462)
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