A Japanese word meaning 'to advance' or 'to progress,' often used in martial arts and combat contexts.
From Japanese 'susumu,' a native Japanese verb not borrowed from Chinese or other languages. Used extensively in martial arts terminology and Japanese literature.
In martial arts like karate and judo, 'susumu' is a key command meaning to move forward aggressively—it's the opposite of 'modoru' (retreat), and the tension between advancing and retreating defines combat strategy.
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