Yojijukugo
Japanese meaning of 前途多難
Reading:
Voice sample:
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.
日本語で読む
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.
日本語で読む
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.”
日本語で読む
• 困難な将来を示し、「〜の道」「〜の旅」と組み合わせる。
Trap for English Speakers
English learners may think it only applies to literal journeys.
日本語で読む
文字通りの旅だけと誤解されることがある。
Example
Example 1Basic 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.
Example 2Applied 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.
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