予想(よそう)

よそう
noun
expectation, prediction
1. expectation, prediction, forecast
An estimate or guess about what will happen in the future.
予想(よそう)通(どお)りの結果(けっか)だった。
The result was as expected.
予想通り = as expected
予想(よそう)を大(おお)きく上回(うわまわ)った。
It greatly exceeded expectations.
明日(あした)の天気(てんき)を予想(よそう)する。
To predict tomorrow's weather.

USAGE: 予想(よそう) is commonly used to talk about predictions and expectations, especially regarding outcomes, results, or future events.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 予想(よそう)する (to expect, predict)
  • 予想(よそう)通(どお)り (as expected)
  • 予想(よそう)を超(こ)える (to exceed expectations)
  • 予想(よそう)に反(はん)して (contrary to expectations)
  • 予想(よそう)外(がい) (unexpected)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 予測(よそく) - prediction, forecast (more analytical/scientific)
  • 予期(よき) - expectation, anticipation
  • 見込(みこ)み - prospect, expectation
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Added 2026.1.13 1:06 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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