想 定 内(そうていない)

そうていない

noun

within expectations; as expected

1. 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(そうていない)だ。

This is within expectations.

多少(たしょう)の遅(おく)れは想定内(そうていない)です。

A slight delay is within expectations.

売(う)り上(あ)げの減少(げんしょう)は想定内(そうていない)だったので、慌(あわ)てる必要(ひつよう)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(そうていない) and 想定外(そうていがい) during his 2005 corporate takeover battles. It was selected as a buzzword of the year.

Common collocations

想定内(そうていない)の結果(けっか): an expected result
想定内(そうていない)の範囲(はんい): within the expected range
想定外(そうていがい): beyond expectations, unexpected (antonym)

Usage

Often used in the pattern ～は想定内(そうていない)だ to convey that something was anticipated. Carries a composed, unflappable tone, suggesting the speaker was prepared for the outcome.

Related Words

Antonym: 想定外(そうていがい) (beyond expectations)

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Added 2026.3.26 18:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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