1.
future, prospects
The time that is to come.
将来 refers to the future, especially regarding personal goals, careers, and life plans.
Common expressions
- 将来の夢: dream for the future
- 将来性: future potential, prospects
- 将来のために: for the future
- 将来を考える: to think about the future
Common patterns
Similar words
- 未来: future (more abstract, distant, or sci-fi context)
- 将来: future (personal plans, realistic timeframe)
将来 is used for attainable personal futures, while 未来 is broader or more distant.
Related Words
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未来 (abstract or distant future)
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今後 (from now on, hereafter)
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行く末 (future, fate, what lies ahead)
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先行き (future prospects)