GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜とみられる
Presents a relatively objective estimate or forecast based on observed evidence or circumstances.
Examples
道路の開通は来年になるとみられる。
The road is expected to open next year.
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事故は機械の故障が原因だとみられる。
A mechanical failure is believed to have caused the accident.
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今年の収穫量は平年を下回るとみられる。
This year's harvest is expected to be below the usual level.
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
とみられるfollows a clause giving an assessment and presents it as an estimate or judgment based on evidence or circumstances. - Basic usage:
道路の開通は来年になるとみられる。presents next year as the expected time for the road to open.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Objective wording versus established fact
来年になるとみられるis a forecast, not a declaration of a confirmed schedule.原因だとみられるlikewise estimates a cause; objective wording does not itself establish verification.
- The statement inside the assessment
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故障が原因だとみられる, the full statement故障が原因だis the assessment.とlinks that content, unlike potential見られるsimply meaning that something can be seen.
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