見込む（みこむ）Conjugation
JLPT N4 · Godan verb (Group 1) · Meaning: to expect / anticipate
Full conjugation table
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary form The base form — casual speech and the stem for many grammar patterns. | 見込む | みこむ |
| masu (polite present) Polite present/future affirmative. | 見込みます | みこみます |
| masen (polite negative) Polite present negative. | 見込みません | みこみません |
| mashita (polite past) Polite past affirmative. | 見込みました | みこみました |
| masen deshita (polite past neg.) Polite past negative. | 見込みませんでした | みこみませんでした |
| te-form The most versatile form — linking, requests, progressive and more. | 見込んで | みこんで |
| ta (plain past) Plain past affirmative. | 見込んだ | みこんだ |
| nai (plain negative) Plain present negative. | 見込まない | みこまない |
| nakatta (plain past neg.) Plain past negative. | 見込まなかった | みこまなかった |
| Potential Ability or possibility — 'can do'. | 見込める | みこめる |
| Passive Passive voice — 'to be done to'. | 見込まれる | みこまれる |
| Causative Causative — 'to make/let someone do'. | 見込ませる | みこませる |
| Volitional Volitional — 'let's…' or intention. | 見込もう | みこもう |
| Imperative Imperative — a strong command; used sparingly. | 見込め | みこめ |
| Prohibitive Prohibitive — 'don't do it!'. | 見込むな | みこむな |
| Conditional (ba) Hypothetical 'if' — leans written. | 見込めば | みこめば |
| Conditional (tara) The most versatile everyday 'if / when'. | 見込んだら | みこんだら |
Example sentences
- 来年は売り上げが増えると見込んでいる。 — We expect sales to increase next year.
- 多くの参加者を見込んで準備する。 — Prepare in anticipation of a large number of participants.