Japanese dictionary
How to say "think" in Japanese
思うおもう · omou
To "think" in Japanese is 思う (omou) for opinions, and 考える (kangaeru) for thinking something through. "I think that..." is 〜と思います.
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Ways to say "think" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 思うおもう · omou | To think (opinion; feeling). |
| 考えるかんがえる · kangaeru | To think (carefully); to consider. |
| 〜と思います〜とおもいます · to omoimasu | I think that ... |
How to use it
"What do you think?" is どう思いますか (dō omoimasu ka).
"Let me think about it" is 考えさせてください.
Example sentences
- いいアイデアだと思います。Ii aidea da to omoimasu.I think it's a good idea.
- どう思いますか。Dō omoimasu ka.What do you think?
- 少し考えさせてください。Sukoshi kangaesasete kudasai.Let me think about it for a while.
- 明日は晴れると思います。Ashita wa hareru to omoimasu.I think it'll be sunny tomorrow.
- 将来のことを考えています。Shōrai no koto o kangaete imasu.I'm thinking about my future.
- そう思いません。Sō omoimasen.I don't think so.
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Questions
What is the difference between 思う and 考える?
思う (omou) is having an opinion or feeling. 考える (kangaeru) is thinking carefully or considering.
How do you say "I don't think so" in Japanese?
Say そう思いません (sō omoimasen), or more softly, そうでしょうか (sō deshō ka).
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