見込む

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expect, estimate, see potential in, count on
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/miko̞mɯ/
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To form an expectation about a future amount or someone’s potential.
Practice using 見込む in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • 社長は彼女の将来性を見込んで採用した。
    The president hired her because she saw promise in her.
  • 彼は後継者として見込まれている。
    He is seen as a successor.
  • 需要の増加を見込んで増産した。
    We increased production anticipating higher demand.
  • 監督は彼の才能を見込んだ。
    The coach saw potential in his talent.
  • 若手の実力を見込むべきだ。
    We should recognize the potential of young staff.

Similar words

予測する
見積もる
期待する
信頼する

Meanings

Estimate in advance

verb
planning
neutral
To estimate a future result or amount and use it as a basis for planning.

Examples

  • 参加者は百人と見込んでいる。
    We expect a hundred participants.
  • 雨を見込んで屋内会場を選んだ。
    Expecting rain, we chose an indoor venue.
  • 工事には三日かかると見込む。
    We estimate construction will take three days.
  • 需要の増加を見込んで増産した。
    We increased production anticipating higher demand.
  • 売上は昨年を上回ると見込まれる。
    Sales are expected to exceed last year’s.

Similar words

予測する
見積もる

See promise in someone

verb
judgment
neutral
To judge a person capable or promising and place trust in them.

Examples

  • 監督は彼の才能を見込んだ。
    The coach saw potential in his talent.
  • 社長は彼女の将来性を見込んで採用した。
    The president hired her because she saw promise in her.
  • 君を見込んで頼んでいる。
    I am asking you because I believe in you.
  • 若手の実力を見込むべきだ。
    We should recognize the potential of young staff.
  • 彼は後継者として見込まれている。
    He is seen as a successor.

Similar words

期待する
信頼する

Etymology

見る plus 込む suggests looking into a situation or person and forming a considered expectation.

FAQ

What does 見込む mean?

To form an expectation about a future amount or someone’s potential.

How do you read 見込む?

It is read みこむ, written mikomu.

When would you use 見込む?

Numbers and events take the estimate sense; a person or talent takes the trust and potential sense.

How is 見込む different from 予想する?

予想する predicts broadly; 見込む often treats the prediction as a practical basis or puts faith in a person.

How does 見込む change in a sentence?

A godan verb: 見込んで, 見込んだ, 見込まれる.

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