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未来予測
miraiyosoku
future prediction
経済の未来予測は難しいが、専門家は成長率を3%と見ている。
Future predictions for the economy are difficult, but experts are forecasting a 3% growth rate.
formal
The act of predicting or estimating future events, trends, or outcomes, often based on data analysis or expert judgment.
気候変動に関する未来予測によると、2050年までに地球の平均気温は2度上昇すると予測されている。
According to future predictions about climate change, the Earth's average temperature is expected to rise by 2 degrees by 2050.
Commonly used in academic, business, and policy contexts to discuss forecasts of future developments.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 予言 (prediction)
未来予測 emphasizes data-driven or scientific forecasting, while 予言 often implies supernatural or vague fortune-telling. For example, 経済の未来予測 (economic forecasting) vs. 占いによる未来予言 (fortune-telling prediction).
Gold Rule
Use in professional contexts
未来予測 is typically used in formal reports, academic papers, or business planning documents. It is not commonly used in casual conversation.
Word Origin
Composed of 未来 (future) and 予測 (prediction). 未来 is derived from Middle Chinese 未來 (mjɨjH ləj), while 予測 combines 予 (to give, to predict) and 測 (to measure). The compound emerged in modern Japanese as a technical term for forecasting future trends.
Usage Notes
Used similarly to 'forecasting' or 'prognostication' in English, but often implies a more formal or data-driven approach. Avoid using for vague or speculative predictions.
Word Breakdown
未来
future
root予測
prediction
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