NichiDict

思い込む

N2
おもいこむ
思いこむ
[omoikomu]
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Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to feel sure (that); to assume (that)

2.GodanIntransitive

to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be determined (to do); to be bent on

3.GodanIntransitive

to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

Examples

彼女は自分が正しいと思い込んでいる

She firmly believes that she is right.

勝手に思い込まないでちゃんと確認して。

Don't just assume; confirm properly.

彼は失敗したと思い込んでしまった。

He convinced himself that he had failed.