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think in Japanese

think in Japanese is 考える, 思索, 思考 — think means to use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.

think in Japanese

考える
verb
Pronounced: kangaeru
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
思索
verb
Pronounced: shisaku
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
思考
verb
Pronounced: shikō
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
考える
verb
Pronounced: kangaeru
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
判断
verb
Pronounced: handan
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
意図
verb
Pronounced: ito
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
思う
verb
Pronounced: omō
(transitive) To guess; to reckon; to believe while admittedly being uncertain.
考える
verb
Pronounced: kangaeru
(transitive) To guess; to reckon; to believe while admittedly being uncertain.

What does "think" mean?

  1. verb To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.
    "Take a moment to think before you answer."
  2. verb To hold an opinion or belief.
    "I think it's going to rain later."
  3. verb To remember or call to mind.
    "I can't think of his name right now."

think in a sentence

  • Take a moment to think before you answer.
  • She thought carefully about which university to choose.
  • I think it's going to rain later.
  • I can't think of his name right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "think" in Japanese?

"think" in Japanese is 考える, 思索, 思考. think means: To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.

How do you pronounce 考える?

"think" in Japanese is 考える, pronounced "kangaeru".

How do you use "think" in a sentence?

Example: "Take a moment to think before you answer." In Japanese, "think" is 考える, 思索, 思考.

Are there other ways to say "think" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "think": 考える, 思索, 思考, 判断, 意図, 思う.

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