思惑

Meaning

1. n
   expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; calculations
2. n
   purpose; intention; motive; ulterior motive
3. n
   others' opinions of one
4. n
   speculation
5. n
   perceptive mental disturbances

Example sentences

• 世間の思惑など気にするな。

  Don't mind what others think.

• 彼らは石油を掘り当てる思惑だった。

  They intended to drill for oil.