前途(ぜんと)

ぜんと
noun
future, prospects, outlook
formal
1. future, prospects, outlook
One's future path or prospects, especially regarding career, life, or endeavors.
前途(ぜんと)有望(ゆうぼう)な若者(わかもの)だ。
A promising young person with a bright future.
彼(かれ)の前途(ぜんと)は明(あか)るい。
His future looks bright.
前途(ぜんと)多難(たなん)な道(みち)が待(ま)っている。
A difficult road lies ahead.

前途(ぜんと) refers to one's future path or prospects.

Common set phrases

  • 前途(ぜんと)有望(ゆうぼう): promising future, bright prospects
  • 前途(ぜんと)多難(たなん): rough road ahead, difficult future
  • 前途(ぜんと)洋々(ようよう): bright and limitless future
  • 前途(ぜんと)が開(ひら)ける: one's future opens up

Usage

Often used in formal or literary contexts. The four-character compounds (前途有望(ぜんとゆうぼう), etc.) are very common.

Related Words

Related: 行(ゆ)く末(すえ) (future, fate, what lies ahead)
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Added 2026.2.3 11:34 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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