Japanese word

見込み

Pronunciation

Romajimikomi

Meaning

  • nounchance

Example

この計画が成功する見込みはあります。ko no kei kaku ga sei kō su ru mi ko mi wa a ri ma su

There is a chance that this plan will succeed.

Illustration for 見込み (chance)

More examples

医師は、数日で退院できる見込みだと説明しました。i shi wa sū jitsu de tai in de ki ru mi ko mi da to setsu mei shi ma shi ta

The doctor explained that I was likely to be discharged in a few days.

Core concept

Describes a future outcome as having a certain degree of possibility or promise.

Common phrases

  • 見込みが高いmi ko mi ga taka i

    have a high chance

  • 見込みが低いmi ko mi ga hiku i

    have a low chance

  • 見込みがあるmi ko mi ga a ru

    have a chance

  • 見込みがないmi ko mi ga na i

    have no chance

  • 成功する見込みsei kō su ru mi ko mi

    prospect of success

Similar words

可能性kanōsei: Describes whether a future event or outcome can happen.
見通しmitōshi: Describes an expected future course or outcome.
望みnozomi: Describes a hoped-for outcome that still seems possible.

Definition in Japanese

物事が実現する可能性や、将来性についての予測。mono goto ga jitsu gen su ru ka nō sei ya shō rai sei ni tsu i te no yo soku

Word origin

見込み (mikomi, "chance") comes from the verb 見込む (mikomu, "expect or estimate"), a compound of 見る (miru, "see") and 込む (komu, "go into").

Usage tips

  • The phrase 見込みがある (mikomi ga aru) often means that success or development appears possible, rather than stating that it is certain.

Other meanings

  • hopenoun
  • promisenoun

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