godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
Used when predicting or calculating something in advance, often with a sense of factoring it into a plan or expectation. Common in business and everyday contexts.
今年の売上は10％増を見込んでいる。
We are anticipating a 10% increase in sales this year.
渋滞を見込んで早めに出発した。
I left early, allowing for traffic jams.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
trust; place confidence in
Focuses on relying on someone's ability, character, or potential. Often used when someone is counted on to perform or succeed.
社長は彼の手腕を見込んで、新プロジェクトを任せた。
The president trusted his ability and put him in charge of the new project.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
find promising; see good prospects in
Expresses a positive evaluation of future potential, such as in a person, business, or idea. Implies the speaker sees a likelihood of success.
面接官は彼の熱意を見込んで採用を決めた。
The interviewer saw promise in his enthusiasm and decided to hire him.
godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
set one's eye on; mark as a target
Used when someone is singled out, often with a negative or predatory nuance (e.g., a victim, prey, or target). Can also mean to captivate or hold spellbound, though this usage is less common.
詐欺師は高齢者を見込んで近づいた。
The scammer targeted the elderly and approached them.