Japanese meaning of 前途多難
Reading:
ぜんとたなん (zento tanan)
English Translation:
A future full of difficulties and challenges
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Having a future full of difficulties and challenges.
この先に多くの困難が予想されること。
Cultural Context:
Appears in project planning, political forecasts, and disaster recovery contexts.
事業計画・政治予測・災害復興の文脈で、将来の困難を示す。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase describing difficult prospects; often with “の道” or “の旅.”
Trap for English Speakers
English learners may think it only applies to literal journeys.
Example
Basic Example
計画の実現には前途多難が予想される。
The realization of the plan is expected to be full of difficulties and challenges.
Applied Example
新しいプロジェクトは前途多難だ。
The new project has a future full of difficulties.