Japanese Conversation · Level 53
90 words
Japanese word
将来
Pronunciation
Romajishōrai
Meaning
- nounfuture
Example
将来はどこに住みたいですか？shō rai wa do ko ni su mi ta i de su ka
Where do you want to live in the future?
More examples
将来の夢は何ですか？shō rai no yume wa nan de su ka
What is your dream for the future?
将来に備えて、今から貯金します。shō rai ni sona e te ima ka ra cho kin shi ma su
To prepare for the future, I will start saving money now.
Core concept
将来 (shōrai) centers on the time ahead, especially the life or prospects expected to develop there.
Common phrases
将来の夢shō rai no yume
dream for the future
将来について考えるshō rai ni tsu i te kanga e ru
think about the future
将来に備えるshō rai ni sona e ru
prepare for the future
将来の計画shō rai no kei kaku
future plans
Similar words
未来mirai: The period of time that lies ahead, often viewed as distant or unknown.
今後kongo: The period beginning now and continuing ahead in relation to a situation or plan.
Definition in Japanese
これから先の時期。また、そこにおける生活や仕事などの見通し。ko re ka ra saki no ji ki ma ta so ko ni o ke ru sei katsu ya shi goto na do no mi tō shi
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese noun 将来 (shōrai) combines 将 (shō, "will") and 来 (rai, "come"), describing what will come and thus the time or prospects ahead.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 将来 (shōrai) often refers to a person's expected life or plans, so it appears in questions about work, home, and other long-term choices.