見通し

みとおし

perspective, unobstructed view, prospect

Also:forecast, insight

What does 見通し mean?

見通し is a Japanese noun meaning perspective, unobstructed view, prospect in English. It can also be translated as forecast, insight depending on context. It is written as 見通し in kanji, みとおし in hiragana, and mitooshi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

その法案は今会期中に成立する見通しである。

The bill is expected to be enacted during the present session.