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within expectations, as expected, within the range of what was anticipated
Describes something that falls within the range of what was predicted or planned for. Often used as a response to indicate that a situation, even if negative, was foreseen.
これは想定内だ。
This is within expectations.
多少の遅れは想定内です。
A slight delay is within expectations.
売り上げの減少は想定内だったので、慌てる必要はない。
The decrease in sales was within expectations, so there is no need to panic.
This expression became widely known through Horie Takafumi (Livedoor CEO), who famously used 想定内 and 想定外 during his 2005 corporate takeover battles. It was selected as a buzzword of the year.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 想定内の結果: an expected result
- 想定内の範囲: within the expected range
- 想定外: beyond expectations, unexpected (antonym)
USAGE:
Often used in the pattern ～は想定内だ to convey that something was anticipated. Carries a composed, unflappable tone, suggesting the speaker was prepared for the outcome.