Translation of Japanese word "思う" to English
思う
おもう
[omou]
IPA: /o:mu/
Meaning
VerbTo ponder, to go over in one's mind.
How to use
思う (omou) — 'to think / feel / believe'. Group 1 verb. Expresses personal opinion. 〜と思います — I think that ~. どう思いますか？ — What do you think?
🇬🇧 English
to think
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 思う
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おもう
Romaji Transcription: omou
Example Sentences
私は何を思う?
わたしはなをおもう?
What do I think?
彼女は「これはいい考えだ」と思う。
かのじょうは「これはいいおもいだ」とおもう。
She thinks "this is a good idea".
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Common phrases
- 〜と思います— I think (that) ~
- どう思いますか？— What do you think?
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #38 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "思う" mean?▼
The Japanese word "思う" means "to think" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "思う"?▼
The word "思う" is read as "おもう" (omou). 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: "Used to think about one's own thoughts.".
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