Japanese meaning of 順風満帆
Reading:
じゅんぷうまんぱん (junpū manpan)
English Translation:
Going smoothly
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Proceeding smoothly without obstacles, like a ship sailing with a favorable wind.
Cultural Context:
Derived from sailing, used in business and personal contexts to describe smooth progress.
物事が順調に進むこと。
航海用語が由来で、順調な進展を示す比喩として使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase used without particles in fixed phrases.
Trap for English Speakers
May be confused as meaning “slow pace” because of the word “full sails.”
Example
Basic Example
新規事業は順風満帆に進んでいる。
The new business is going smoothly.
Applied Example
順風満帆の航海のように、計画は理想的に進んでいた。
Like a voyage with fair winds, the plan went perfectly.