徐行

What it means

徐行 means to go slowly; to move at a slow pace, especially by reducing speed in traffic or when caution is required.

Main meanings

• deliberate, controlled pace in safety-critical contexts, highlighting the need to reduce speed and proceed with care.
• figurative use for gradual, careful progression in tasks, projects, or negotiations, implying patience and caution.
• formal or regulatory register, commonly appearing in signs, safety manuals, and official documents rather than casual speech.

How to use it

徐行 is used primarily in formal, official, or traffic-related contexts to indicate reduced speed and cautious motion; it is commonly seen on road signs, safety manuals, and technical documentation, while in everyday conversation speakers typically use 減速する or ゆっくり進む.