English–Japanese
“expect” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimikomu
Example
会社は来年の売上増加を見込みます。kai sha wa rai nen no uriage zō ka o mi ko mi ma su
The company expects sales to increase next year.
How to say “expect” in Japanese
“Expect” in Japanese is 見込む (mikomu).
It treats a future event or result as likely enough to anticipate or include in planning.
Example sentences with 見込む
この治療法では数週間で症状の改善を見込めます。ko no chi ryō hō de wa sū shū kan de shō jō no kai zen o mi ko me ma su
With this treatment, you can expect an improvement in symptoms within a few weeks.
Tips for using 見込む
- Unlike a simple statement of desire, the verb usually implies a reasoned forecast based on available conditions or evidence.