noun
expectation; anticipation; forecast
Refers to what one expects or predicts will happen, often in business or social contexts. Can imply a calculated guess.
市場の思惑が外れて株価が下がった。
Market expectations were off, and stock prices fell.
彼の思惑通りに事が運んだ。
Things went just as he had anticipated.
noun
intention; motive; ulterior motive
Focuses on the purpose or hidden agenda behind an action. Often used when someone's true intentions are questioned.
彼が親切にするのには何か思惑があるに違いない。
He must have some ulterior motive for being so kind.
相手の思惑を探る。
Probe the other party's intentions.
noun
what others think; reputation; public opinion
Concern about how one is viewed by others; often used in phrases like 思惑を気にする.
彼女は周りの思惑を気にしすぎる。
She worries too much about what others think.
noun
Financial term for speculative trading or investment based on anticipated price movements.
思惑買いが増えて相場が急騰した。
Speculative buying increased and the market soared.