godan verb (-u), transitive verb
choose at one's discretion; pick out as one sees fit
Used when someone selects something based on their own judgment, without being told what to choose. Often implies a thoughtful or considerate choice.
お土産は私が見計らって買っておきます。
I'll pick out some souvenirs at my own discretion.
彼女は客の好みを見計
She chose dishes based on her judgment of the guests' preferences.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
choose the right time; estimate the timing
Focuses on judging the appropriate moment to do something, rather than selecting an item. Often used with time-related nouns like 頃合い or 時間.
頃合いを見計らって会議を始めましょう。
Let's start the meeting when the time seems right.
彼は混雑を避けるため、時間を見計らって出かけた。
He went out after estimating the best time to avoid the crowds.