Translation and Meaning of: 未来 - mirai

The word 「未来」 (mirai) is used to refer to the concept of "future." This term is composed of two kanji: 「未」 (mi), which means "not yet" or "incomplete," and 「来」 (rai), which means "to come" or "to arrive." Together, they form the idea of something that is yet to come or has not arrived yet, perfectly capturing the abstract essence of the future.

The use of the word 「未来」 dates back to a long tradition of thinking about time and destiny in Japanese culture. In modern Japanese society, 「未来」 carries not only the notion of chronological time that we have not yet lived, but also a sense of aspiration and hope. Often, the future is seen as a blank slate, offering unlimited possibilities, whether personal or collective.

Within the Japanese language, there are various expressions related to the concept of the future. For example, 「未来像」 (miraizou) refers to a "vision of the future" or an idea of how things might be. Another relevant term is 「未来志向」 (miraishikou), which implies a "future-oriented mindset," illustrating an open orientation towards new possibilities and innovations.

In addition to its literal meaning, the concept of 「未来」 appears in various forms in Japanese media and popular culture. It is often explored in science fiction works and anime, reflecting concerns and hopes about what is to come. This fascination with the future is a characteristic present in many aspects of Japanese life, from technological innovations to the preservation of traditional culture in times yet to come.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 将来 (shōrai) - Near future, generally referring to a specific period or to individual plans.
• 未来時代 (mirai jidai) - Future era, a concept that encompasses a new age in history marked by significant changes.
• 未来世界 (mirai sekai) - Future world refers to the vision or condition of the world in a distant future.
• 未来予想 (mirai yosō) - Future forecast refers to the prediction or expectation about future events.
• 未来展望 (mirai tenbō) - Future perspectives refer to a view or outlook on what is to come in the future.

未来

Romaji: mirai
Kana: みらい
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: future (life time)

Meaning in English: future (life tense)

Definition: future. What will happen in the future.

Example Sentences - (未来) mirai

See below some example sentences:

其れ共に未来を築こう。

Sore tomo ni mirai o kizukou.

Vamos construir o futuro juntos.

Que tal criarmos o futuro juntos?

• 其れ共に (それともに) - juntos
• 未来 (みらい) - future
• 築こう (きずこう) - construir, criar

青年は未来の希望です。

Seinen wa mirai no kibou desu

Os jovens são a esperança do futuro.

Juventude é a esperança futura.

• 青年 (seinen) - significa "jovem" ou "juventude"
• は (wa) - partícula gramatical que indica o tópico da frase, neste caso, "jovem"
• 未来 (mirai) - significa "futuro"
• の (no) - partícula gramatical que indica posse, neste caso, "do futuro"
• 希望 (kibou) - significa "esperança" ou "expectativa"
• です (desu) - verbo "ser" na forma educada e formal

未来は明るいです。

Mirai wa akarui desu

The future is bright.

The future is bright.

• 未来 (mirai) - future
• は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 明るい (akarui) - bright, clear, optimistic
• です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present, polite form

有望な未来が待っている。

Yūbō na mirai ga matte iru

A promising future awaits.

A promising future is waiting.

• 有望な - promissor
• 未来 - future
• が - subject particle
• 待っている - is waiting

幼児は未来の希望です。

Yōji wa mirai no kibō desu

As crianças são a esperança do futuro.

Babies are the future hope.

• 幼児 - Little child
• は - Topic particle
• 未来 - Futuro
• の - Possessive particle
• 希望 - Esperança
• です - Verb "to be" in the present

小学生は未来の希望です。

Shougakusei wa mirai no kibou desu

School-age children are the hope of the future.

Elementary school students are hopes for the future.

• 小学生 (しょうがくせい) - Elementary school student
• は - Topic particle
• 未来 (みらい) - future
• の - Possession particle
• 希望 (きぼう) - hope, expectation
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

子供は未来の希望です。

Kodomo wa mirai no kibou desu

As crianças são a esperança do futuro.

Children are the future hope.

• 子供 (Kodomo) - Criança
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 未来 (mirai) - Futuro
• の (no) - Possessive particle
• 希望 (kibou) - Esperança
• です (desu) - Polite way of being/being

児童は未来の希望です。

Jidou wa mirai no kibou desu

As crianças são a esperança do futuro.

As crianças são esperança para o futuro.

• 児童 - Crianças
• は - Topic particle
• 未来 - Futuro
• の - Possessive particle
• 希望 - Esperança
• です - Verb to be/estar in the present

この町は栄える未来を持っています。

Kono machi wa sakae ru mirai wo motte imasu

This city has a prosperous future.

• この町 - this city
• は - Topic particle
• 栄える - Prosperar, florescer
• 未来 - future
• を - direct object particle
• 持っています - Land, possess

共に歩む未来を目指そう。

Tomoni ayumu mirai wo mezasou

Vamos buscar juntos um futuro para caminhar.

Aponte para o futuro em que você caminha juntos.

• 共に - juntos, em conjunto
• 歩む - caminhar, seguir em frente
• 未来 - future
• を - object particle
• 目指そう - vamos nos esforçar para alcançar