1.
future prospects; outlook; what lies ahead
The way things are expected to develop in the future, especially regarding business, the economy, or a course of action. Often used to describe whether the future looks promising or uncertain.
Very common in business and economic news. Almost always followed by a word about clarity or confidence (明るい, 不透明, 不安, etc.) rather than appearing alone.
Common collocations
- 先行きが明るい: the outlook is bright
- 先行きが暗い: the outlook is dark
- 先行き不透明: unclear prospects
- 先行き不安: worried about the future
- 先行きを見通す: to predict what lies ahead