What it means
とみられる is a formal evidential expression meaning that someone or something is regarded as, believed to be, or expected to be a certain way. It presents an assessment based on available evidence, circumstances, or expert judgment rather than a speaker’s unsupported personal opinion. It commonly follows a plain verb form, an い-adjective, a noun, or a な-adjective. Nouns and な-adjectives can directly precede とみられる without だ, although だとみられる may also occur when the preceding expression is treated as a plain predicate. The polite counterpart is とみられます.
Usage note
とみられる is especially common in formal writing, news reports, official statements, and analytical contexts, and it can sound overly formal in ordinary casual conversation. It should not be confused with と見られる used literally to mean that someone or something is seen.
How to use it
その人物は事件の関係者とみられます。
That individual is believed to be connected to the incident.
この設備は安全とみられます。
This facility is considered safe.
この地域の冬は厳しいとみられます。
Winter in this region is expected to be severe.
今年の秋には、新しい制度が導入されるとみられます。
This autumn, the new system is expected to be introduced.
その人物は事件の関係者とみられる。
That individual is believed to be connected to the incident.
この設備は安全とみられる。
This facility is considered safe.
この地域の冬は厳しいとみられる。
Winter in this region is expected to be severe.
今年の秋には、新しい制度が導入されるとみられる。
This autumn, the new system is expected to be introduced.