Vocabulary

What does 見込み (みこみ, mikomi) mean?

見込み (みこみ, mikomi) means prospect, likelihood; estimate.

Quick facts
Readingみこみ
Romajimikomi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
みこみ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmikomi

prospect, likelihood; estimate

  1. 1noun hope; promise; possibility
  2. 2noun expectation; anticipation; forecast
  3. 3noun side of a structural member

Example sentences

  • The likelihood of the surgery succeeding is high.

  • This year's sales are expected to increase.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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