English–Japanese
“assume” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiomoikomu
Example
私は彼が来ると思い込みました。watashi wa kare ga ku ru to omo i ko mi ma shi ta
I assumed that he was coming.
How to say “assume” in Japanese
“Assume” in Japanese is 思い込む (omoikomu).
Holds a belief so firmly that it is treated as certain, even when the evidence is incomplete.
Example sentences with 思い込む
彼は地図を見ずに、道を知っていると思い込んでいました。kare wa chi zu o mi zu ni michi o shi tte i ru to omo i ko n de i ma shi ta
He assumed he knew the way without looking at a map.
Tips for using 思い込む
- In everyday conversation, it can describe a mistaken belief, so it often sounds stronger than a neutral assumption.