On 前途多望

前途多望 (zento tabō: promising (rosy, bright) future, offering promising
     prospects)     before + route + many + hopes

This phrase combines two words:

前途 (zento: future prospects, outlook, the journey
     ahead)     before + route
多望 (tabō: promising)     many + hopes

Ah, the breakdown of 前途 suddenly makes the word clear; it’s about the road ahead. Here’s a lovely sample sentence with 前途:

君には前途がある。
Kimi ni wa zento ga aru.
Life lies in front of you.

君 (kimi: you)

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