expression, ichidan verb
is believed to; is expected to; is likely to
Used in news and formal contexts to report a widely held view or expectation, often preceded by a verb or clause. Conveys an objective, evidence-based inference rather than personal opinion.
来年の経済成長率は2%を超えると見られる。
Next year's economic growth rate is expected to exceed 2%.
犯人は
The suspect is believed to have already fled the country.