from now on; in the future; ahead
Refers to the time or path extending forward from the present moment. Often used when talking about future plans, prospects, or what lies ahead.
これから先、どうするつもりですか。
What do you plan to do from now on?
これから先のことは誰にもわからない。
No one knows what lies ahead.
Standard modern spelling.
Archaic kanji form using 此 for これ; rarely used in modern writing.
Compound of これから (from now) + 先 (ahead, future). The phrase literally means 'from now onward'.