前途(ぜんと)

ぜんと
noun
future, prospects, outlook
formalabstract
1. future, prospects, outlook
One's future path or prospects, especially regarding career, life, or endeavors.
前途有望(ぜんとゆうぼう)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.

Common expressions

Usage

Formal or literary. In conversation, 将来(しょうらい) is the everyday word for one's future; 前途(ぜんと) appears mostly in set phrases like those above.

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 2026.10.4 3:59
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