有望(ゆうぼう)

ゆうぼう
na-adjective
promising; hopeful; having good prospects
1. promising; hopeful; having good prospects
Describes a person, plan, or situation that shows strong potential for future success or a favorable outcome.
有望(ゆうぼう)な若手(わかて)だ。
A promising young talent.
この分野(ぶんや)は将来(しょうらい)有望(ゆうぼう)だと言(い)われている。
This field is said to have a promising future.
彼(かれ)はオリンピックの金(きん)メダル候補(こうほ)として最(もっと)も有望(ゆうぼう)な選手(せんしゅ)だ。
He is the most promising athlete as a gold medal candidate for the Olympics.

A formal word commonly used in news, business, and academic contexts to describe people or things with strong future potential. Almost always used as a modifier before a noun.

FORMATION:
有(ゆう) (having) + 望(ぼう) (hope, prospect)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 有望(ゆうぼう)な人材(じんざい): promising talent
  • 有望(ゆうぼう)な市場(しじょう): promising market
  • 将来(しょうらい)有望(ゆうぼう): having a bright future
  • 最(もっと)も有望(ゆうぼう)な: the most promising

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 前途有望(ぜんとゆうぼう): having a bright future ahead — a four-character compound emphasizing long-term prospects
  • 見込(みこ)みがある: to have potential — more colloquial and flexible
  • 期待(きたい)できる: can be expected — focuses on anticipation rather than inherent promise
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