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future, prospects
The time that is to come.
将来の夢は何ですか。
What is your dream for the future?
将来、医者になりたい。
I want to become a doctor in the future.
将来のことを考えている。
I'm thinking about the future.
将来のために今から貯金を始めることにした。
I decided to start saving money now for the future.
将来どんな仕事に就きたいか、今から真剣に考えておいた方がいい。
You should start thinking seriously now about what kind of job you want in the future.
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
PATTERNS:
- 将来、~になりたい: In the future, I want to become ~
- 将来どうするの: What will you do in the future?
CONTRAST:
- 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.