Translation of Japanese word "考える" to English
考える
かんがえる
[kangaeru]
IPA: /kamɡaɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo ponder, to go over in one's mind.
How to use
考える (kangaeru) — 'to think / consider'. Group 2. よく考える — think carefully. 考えてみる — try thinking about it. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to think / consider
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 考える
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かんがえる
Romaji Transcription: kangaeru
Example Sentences
私は明日考える必要があります。
わたしはあしたかんがえるひつようがあります。
I need to think about tomorrow.
彼女はこの問題を考えています。
かのじょはこのもんだいをかんがえています。
She is thinking about this problem.
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Common phrases
- よく考えてみてください— Please think it over carefully
- 私は明日考える必要があります。— I need to think about tomorrow.
Frequency rank: #297 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "考える" mean?▼
The Japanese word "考える" means "to think / consider" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "考える"?▼
The word "考える" is read as "かんがえる" (kangaeru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私は明日考える必要があります。".
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