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“immediate concern” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimesaki

Example

目先のことだけを考えています。me saki no ko to da ke o kanga e te i ma su

I am thinking only about immediate concerns.

Illustration for 目先 (immediate concern)

How to say “immediate concern” in Japanese

“Immediate concern” in Japanese is 目先 (mesaki).

Centers on what is immediately in front of a person in time, attention, or practical concern.

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

Example sentences with 目先

目先の利益にとらわれると、将来の計画を見失います。me saki no ri eki ni to ra wa re ru to shō rai no kei kaku o mi ushina i ma su

If you focus too much on immediate profits, you will lose sight of your future plans.

Tips for using 目先

  • The phrase 目先の利益 (mesaki no rieki) means short-term profit and often contrasts with gains that require long-term planning.

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