Japanese symbol for “anticipate”
見込む
みこむ
Romaji: mikomu
to anticipate; to expect; to estimate; to count on
In Japanese, anticipate is 見込む, read みこむ (mikomu).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5m, vt to anticipate; to expect; to estimate; to count on; to allow for; to take into account
- v5m, vt to place confidence in; to put trust in; to trust
- v5m, vt to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
- v5m, vt to set one's eye on (e.g. prey); to mark (e.g. as a victim); to hold spellbound
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “anticipate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 考える | かんがえる kangaeru | to predict; to anticipate; to expect |
| 待つ | まつ matsu | to await; to look forward to; to anticipate |
| 先んじる | さきんじる sakinjiru | to precede; to forestall; to anticipate |
| 見越す | みこす mikosu | to anticipate; to foresee |
| 期す | ごす gosu | to expect; to hope for; to look forward to |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見る | みる miru | to see; to look; to watch |
| 発見 | はっけん hakken | discovery; detection; finding |
| 意見 | いけん iken | opinion; view; comment |
| 見える | みえる mieru | to be seen; to be visible; to be in sight |
| 見かけ | みかけ mikake | outward appearance |
| 会見 | かいけん kaiken | interview; audience; meeting |
| 見込み | みこみ mikomi | hope; promise; possibility |
| 申し込み | もうしこみ moushikomi | application; entry; request |
See also: Chinese symbol for “anticipate”.
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