見込む

• Reading: みこむ
• Romaji: mikomu
• Kanji breakdown: 見 (mi/ken) — to look, see; 込 (ko/komu) — to go into, include
• Pronunciation: /mi.ko.mɯ/

Meaning

To anticipate; to expect; to estimate; to count on. Used when making predictions or projections based on available information.

A Group 1 (godan) transitive verb. Very common in business, economics, and planning contexts. The noun form 見込み (mikomi, expectation/prospect) is equally frequent. Patterns include ～と見込む (to expect that) and ～を見込んで (in anticipation of). Implies a reasoned forecast, not a wild guess.

Examples

1. 来年は売上が10%増加すると見込んでいる。 We expect sales to increase by 10% next year.
2. 雨を見込んで傘を持っていった。 I took an umbrella anticipating rain.
3. 完成までに3か月かかると見込まれている。 It is estimated that completion will take three months.

Usage Guide

Context: business, planning, economics

Tone: analytical

Origin & History

Compound of 見 (to look/see) and 込む (to go deeply into). Together they express 'looking deeply into the future' — forming an expectation based on observation and reasoning.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional