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未来
mirai
Description
「未来」は、これから来る時間のことです。
"未来" means the time that is yet to come.
「未来の車」や「明るい未来」のように、まだ来ていないことを話すときに使います。
It is used when talking about things that have not happened yet, like "未来の車" (future car) or "明るい未来" (bright future).
Meanings
未来mirai
the future; time yet to come
未来は明るいと思います。
I think the future is bright.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
未 (not yet) + 来 (to come) = 'not yet come', i.e. the future.
- Nuance
未来 feels broad and abstract; 将来 refers more to one's near personal future.
In videos
“未来のことも思っちゃダメ。”
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