No. 4,583 in Japanese
後世
"後世" (kōsei) means "future generations" or "posterity."
In a sentence
彼は後世に名前を刻むために、多くの努力をした。
He worked hard to leave his name in posterity.
Used to refer to 'posterity' or 'the future generations that follow us.'
この出来事は後世に記録されるだろう。
This event will be recorded for future generations.
Refers to 'future generations,' emphasizing the lasting impact or historical legacy of the subject.
後世の人々はこの絵を賞賛するだろう。
Future generations will admire this painting.
Indicates 'descendants' or 'the people of the future,' focusing on their potential actions or evaluations of present artifacts.
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