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有望

ゆうぼう

N2promising

Examples

有望な新人が初めて舞台の主役を任された。

三つの案の中ではこの方法が最も有望だ。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: In 有望 (ゆうぼう), having and prospect combine to describe something as promising.
  • Basic usage: 有望な evaluates someone or something as likely to perform well in the future.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Present fact versus future promise
    • It does not say that success has already occurred or that ability is conclusively established.

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