見込み

みこみ · mikomi · JLPT N1 · noun

prospect

見 (see) + 込 (enter) + み: what you see coming in, i.e. the outlook that's already visible ahead

見込み is 見る (to look at) + 込む (to be drawn in). Sense of 'what can be seen coming toward you': prospects, likely outcome, expectation. Used for 'promising' people or chances.

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