synonym Comparative
未来
VS
見据える
Differences Between "未来" and "見据える"
Option A
未来
Meaning
future
Reading
みらい (mirai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
最先端の科学技術やAIがさらに驚異的に発展すれば、かつてSF映画で描かれていたような劇的な_______都市が実現するでしょう。
If cutting-edge science technology and AI develop further phenomenally, a dramatic future city as once depicted in SF movies will be realized.
Option B
見据える
Meaning
to gaze at; to stare at; to fix one's eyes on (a goal/future)
Reading
みすえる (misu'eru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
私たちは未来をしっかりと見据えて、今できることを考えるべきだ。
We should firmly gaze towards the future and think about what we can do now.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(future)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 未来: Refers to the future (distant or personal). Synonym: 将来 (usually refers to closer, personal futures like careers, while 未来 is broader, sometimes galactic/technological). Often used as 未来の都市 or 明るい未来. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Future! "I can only imagine a future where you and me become gray-haired and smile together, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To plan our elderly future! B-Baka! That's far too ahead! But... since I also want to be next to you forever, I will guarantee that happy future for you! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『みらい（未来）よ！『ハルカさんと一緒に白髪になって寄り添って笑っている未来しか想像できません！』って…っ！そんな遠い未来を想像するなんてバカ！…でもね、その未来、絶対に私が現実にしてあげるから、一生私の手を離さずに、隣にいる覚悟を決めなさいよね！』
- 見据える: Implies a steady, focused, and often serious gaze, either literally at an object or figuratively at a future goal, a problem, or reality. (物事を動かずにじっと見つめること。また、将来の目標や課題、現実などをしっかりと捉える意味でも使われる。)
- 未来: Refers to the future (distant or personal). Synonym: 将来 (usually refers to closer, personal futures like careers, while 未来 is broader, sometimes galactic/technological). Often used as 未来の都市 or 明るい未来. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Future! "I can only imagine a future where you and me become gray-haired and smile together, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To plan our elderly future! B-Baka! That's far too ahead! But... since I also want to be next to you forever, I will guarantee that happy future for you! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『みらい（未来）よ！『ハルカさんと一緒に白髪になって寄り添って笑っている未来しか想像できません！』って…っ！そんな遠い未来を想像するなんてバカ！…でもね、その未来、絶対に私が現実にしてあげるから、一生私の手を離さずに、隣にいる覚悟を決めなさいよね！』
- 見据える: Implies a steady, focused, and often serious gaze, either literally at an object or figuratively at a future goal, a problem, or reality. (物事を動かずにじっと見つめること。また、将来の目標や課題、現実などをしっかりと捉える意味でも使われる。)
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