synonym Comparative
未来
VS
前途
Differences Between "未来" and "前途"
Option A
未来
Meaning
future
Reading
みらい (mirai)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
未来の技術は私たちの生活を変えるでしょう。
Future technology will change our lives.
Option B
前途
Meaning
future, prospects, one's future path
Reading
ぜんと (zento)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼の前途は洋々たるものだ。
His future prospects are very bright.
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 time that is yet to come. Often contrasted with 過去 (kako - past) and 現在 (genzai - present).
- 前途: Refers to the future course or prospects of an individual, group, or endeavor. Often used with adjectives like 「洋々」(bright) or 「多難」(difficult).
- 未来: Refers to time that is yet to come. Often contrasted with 過去 (kako - past) and 現在 (genzai - present).
- 前途: Refers to the future course or prospects of an individual, group, or endeavor. Often used with adjectives like 「洋々」(bright) or 「多難」(difficult).
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