How to say "Expectation" in Japanese

When translating "expectation" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 期待 and 予想. In Japanese, 期待 (きたい (kitai)) is typically associated with "expectation; anticipation; hope" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to having high expectations, anticipation, or hopes for someone's success or an outcome. Can be used with する as a verb. On the other hand, 予想 (よそう (yosou)) maps to "expectation; prediction; forecast; estimation" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to predicting future system performance, forecasting market demands, or estimating development costs based on data. Often used as 予想が当たる or 予想を立てる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Prediction/forecast! "My prediction is that we will be holding hands on our way home tonight, Haruka-san!" ...っ! P-Predicting holding hands! B-Baka! Don't treat my physical contact like weather forecasting! But... since your prediction is correct, I suppose... I will let you hold my hand right now! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『よそう（予想）よ！『ハルカ部長、二人の将来のウエディング挙式で、あなたが幸せのあまり感動の涙を流す確率、僕の予想では100%（確実）です！』って…っ！涙の確率予想！バカ！/// 私が泣くのをそんなに楽しみに予想しないの！…でも、その幸せな涙の瞬間、あんたも隣で世界一幸せそうな涙を流して、一生の誓いとしなさい！』. A literal translation of "expectation" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!