Japanese

みらい
Meaning: future
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

明るい未来を信じて努力を続ける。
I will continue to work hard, believing in a bright future.
彼女は理想の未来を心に描いた。
She imagined her ideal future.
若い世代がこの国の未来を担う。
Young people will bear the future of this country.
占い師は水晶の玉をのぞき込んで、未来を予言した。
The fortune teller looked into the crystal ball and predicted the future.
未来への希望に胸が躍る。
My heart leaps with hope for the future.

Usage Notes

Refers to the time yet to come. In Buddhism, it specifically means the life after death.

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