将来

しょうらい
Alternative writings: 將來
JLPT:N4
Frequency:
1

The future; future prospects or what lies ahead. Also used adverbially (e.g., 'in the future').

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Examples

将来は医者になりたいです。

I want to become a doctor in the future.

将来に備えて貯金を始めた。

I started saving money to prepare for the future.

子供の将来を考えると、不安になることもある。

Thinking about my child's future sometimes makes me anxious.

2

(Rare) A noun + suru usage meaning to bring in or introduce something (often from abroad or another region); a formal/archaic usage.

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Examples

その会社は海外の技術を将来する計画がある。

The company has plans to bring in technology from overseas.

3

(Rare) A noun + suru use meaning to bring about or cause something; a literary or specialized usage.

NounIrregular VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

新制度は一時的な混乱を将来したと指摘されている。

It has been pointed out that the new system brought about temporary confusion.

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