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“to think” in Japanese

思うおもう
Illustration of "to think" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person stands at a train station, looking at a departure board and gently tapping their chin as they consider which train to take. The scene captures a quiet moment of personal thought and decision-making.

Usage note

Use 思う to express your personal opinion or feeling about something, similar to 'I think' or 'I feel' in English. It's a very common and polite verb for everyday conversation.

Examples

  • 明日は雨だと思う。

    I think it will rain tomorrow.

  • これは美味しいと思う。

    I think this is delicious.

  • 彼は優しい人だと思う。

    I think he is a kind person.

Quick check

What does "思う" mean?

  • A. to think
  • B. to enter
  • C. to sing
  • D. to help

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