~とみられる

~to mirareru

JLPT N1 Formal Chapter 128: Widely Believed (Is Considered), 2 of 2

Formation

Verb-casual + とみられる, Noun + とみられる

It is considered that; It is thought that; It is believed that

When to use

Formal "is regarded as/is seen as" - similar formal reporting register to とされる.

Explanation

The ~とみられる grammar point is used to express how an idea, fact, or circumstance is considered or understood. This phrase is often used in news or reports to show the speaker's or writer's estimation, judgment, or present belief about something.

Example sentences

Widely Believed (Is Considered)

Corpus examples (1)