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見込む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 見込む.
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1
to anticipate; to expect; to estimate; to count on; to allow for; to take into account
Examples
今年の売り上げは倍増と見込んでいます。
Sales should double this year.
2
to place confidence in; to put trust in; to trust
Examples
君を見込んで頼んでいるんだ。
I'm asking you to do this because I trust you.
3
to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
4
to set one's eye on (e.g. prey); to mark (e.g. as a victim); to hold spellbound
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