先々
Meanings
1
distant future; what lies ahead
Refers to the future, often with a nuance of inevitability or things that will happen in due course. Used both as a noun and adverbially.
I save money thinking about the distant future.
This plan will probably produce great results in the long run.
2
places one goes to; future destinations
Used for places one will visit or go to in the future, often in the context of travel or relocation. Less common than the temporal sense.
I am grateful to the people who helped me at the various places I went.
Usage patterns
- 先々のことを考えるto think about what lies ahead in the future
Even though he's still young, he thinks carefully about the future.
- 先々に備えるto prepare for what will happen eventually
Let's save money to prepare for the future.
- 先々まで見通すto see far ahead into the future
With enough experience, you become able to see far into the future.
Expressions
- 行く先々everywhere one goes; wherever one goes