How to Say ‘Progress / condition (over time)’ in Japanese
経過
keika
[kay-kah]
💬 Usage Tip: [経過] is “course/progress over time.” A key word for monitoring. Common combo: [経過を見る] (“monitor the course”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Doctors often discuss [経過] in terms of weeks/months. Follow-up schedules like “in 1 month” are typical for careful tracking.
Phrase Breakdown
経過
keika
[kay-kah]
course; progress; condition over time
Refers to how a condition changes over time. Often used with 観察/を見る (経過観察, 経過を見る).
経過が安定しています。
The course/progress is stable.
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