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“future generations” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōsei

Example

その話は後世に伝わります。so no hanashi wa kō sei ni tsuta wa ri ma su

That story will be passed down to future generations.

Illustration for 後世 (future generations)

How to say “future generations” in Japanese

“Future generations” in Japanese is 後世 (kōsei).

Refers to the later generations and ages that receive, preserve, or judge what the present leaves behind.

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

Example sentences with 後世

この作品は後世にも高く評価されるでしょう。ko no saku hin wa kō sei ni mo taka ku hyō ka sa re ru de shō

This work will also be highly valued by future generations.

Tips for using 後世

  • 後世 (kōsei) often appears in formal writing about lasting influence, so it sounds more literary than everyday references to people in the future.

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