彼は幼い頃から、いつか世界を旅するという夢を抱いていた。
He had harbored a dream of traveling the world someday since he was a child.
Japanese
いつか
いつか
Meaning: someday; sometime; before one knows it
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I want to go on a trip around the world someday.
いつか夢が叶うと信じている。
I believe that my dream will come true someday.
子供はいつか大人になる。
Children will become adults someday.
いつか外国へ旅行したい。
I want to travel to a foreign country someday.
彼はいつか自分の店を持つことを夢見ている。
He dreams of having his own shop someday.
彼はいつか自分の会社を建てるというでっかい夢を持っている。
He has a huge dream of one day building his own company.
この借りはいつか必ず返す。
I will definitely return this favor someday.
いつかまたどこかで逢えると信じています。
I believe we will meet again somewhere someday.
傲慢な者はいつか必ず滅ぶ。
The arrogant will eventually surely perish.
Usage Notes
Used to express an indefinite time in the future or past.
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