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過程
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What does "過程" mean in English?
processこのプロジェクトの過程で多くのことを学びました。
I learned a lot through the process of this project.
How to use "過程" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
general
A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a result; the stages or phases through which something develops.
製造過程を改善する必要があります。
We need to improve the manufacturing process.
この過程は時間がかかります。
This process takes time.
Often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe any sequence of events or operations.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use '過程' when referring to a sequence of steps or stages, whether in manufacturing, learning, or any other domain.
Gold Rule
Process vs. Result
'過程' refers to the steps, not the outcome. For results, use '結果'.
Word Origin
Composed of '過' (to pass) and '程' (degree or extent), literally meaning 'the extent to which something passes through stages'.
Usage Notes
Can refer to both physical processes (e.g., manufacturing) and abstract ones (e.g., learning). Often used with particles like 'で' or 'を経て'.
Word Breakdown
過
to pass
root程
degree or extent
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