見込む（みこむ）
JLPT N4 · Godan verb (Group 1)
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: to expect / anticipate
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| masu-form (polite) | 見込みます | みこみます |
| te-form | 見込んで | みこんで |
| ta-form (past) | 見込んだ | みこんだ |
| nai-form (negative) | 見込まない | みこまない |
| potential form | 見込める | みこめる |
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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.
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