English–Japanese

“distant future” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisakizaki

Example

先々のことを考えます。saki zaki no ko to o kanga e ma su

I think about the distant future.

Illustration for 先々 (distant future)

How to say “distant future” in Japanese

“Distant future” in Japanese is 先々 (sakizaki).

Refers to the distant future as a continuing span beyond the present and the near future.

Full entry for 先々: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 先々

契約を結ぶ前に、先々の負担をよく考えます。kei yaku o musu bu mae ni saki zaki no fu tan o yo ku kanga e ma su

Before signing a contract, I carefully consider the long-term burden.

Tips for using 先々

  • In planning expressions, 先々 (sakizaki) commonly suggests consequences or circumstances that extend well beyond the present moment.

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