思惑
Meanings
expectation; anticipation; forecast
Refers to what one expects or predicts will happen, often in business or social contexts. Can imply a calculated guess.
Market expectations were off, and stock prices fell.
Things went just as he had anticipated.
intention; motive; ulterior motive
Focuses on the purpose or hidden agenda behind an action. Often used when someone's true intentions are questioned.
He must have some ulterior motive for being so kind.
Probe the other party's intentions.
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.
She worries too much about what others think.
Financial term for speculative trading or investment based on anticipated price movements.
Speculative buying increased and the market soared.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が思惑通りに進むfor things to go as one expected or planned
The negotiations proceeded as expected.
- 思惑が外れるfor one's expectations to turn out wrong
His expectations were proven wrong.
- 〈人〉の思惑を気にするto worry about what others think of one
She worries about what those around her think.
- 〈事〉に〈人〉の思惑が絡むfor various parties' hidden motives to be entangled in a matter
Various countries' motives are entangled in this plan.
- 思惑で〈物〉を買うto buy something speculatively, anticipating a price move
The investor bought stocks speculatively.