synonym Comparative
予想
VS
思いもよらない
Differences Between "予想" and "思いもよらない"
Option A
予想
Meaning
expectation; prediction; forecast; estimation
Reading
よそう (yosou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
マーケティング部門の高度なデータ分析の結果、次世代AIデバイスの来期の需要は、当初の_______を大幅に上回ることが確実視されています。
As a result of the advanced data analysis by the marketing department, it is viewed as certain that the demand for the next-generation AI device in the next term will significantly exceed the initial expectation.
Option B
思いもよらない
Meaning
unexpected, unforeseen, surprising (even beyond expectation)
Reading
おもいもよらない (omoimoyoranai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
思いもよらない結果になった。
It turned out to be an utterly unexpected result.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(expectation; prediction; forecast; estimation)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 予想: 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！』
- 思いもよらない: Stronger than 思いがけず, emphasizing complete surprise or something beyond imagination. (「思いがけず」よりも驚きの度合いが強く、想像もしていなかった事柄を強調する)
- 予想: 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！』
- 思いもよらない: Stronger than 思いがけず, emphasizing complete surprise or something beyond imagination. (「思いがけず」よりも驚きの度合いが強く、想像もしていなかった事柄を強調する)
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