Meanings

1. godan verb, intransitive verbto be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to feel sure (that); to assume (that)
2. godan verb, intransitive verbto make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be determined (to do); to be bent on
3. godan verb, intransitive verbto be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

Examples

• 彼が僕にそう思い込ませたのです。

  He put the idea into my head.

• 彼女は彼が無罪だと思い込んでいる。

  She presumes him to be innocent.

• 彼は自分が病人だと思い込んでいる。

  He fancies himself ill.

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Kanji in 思い込む

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