おもう
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, う, transitive)
1. to think; to consider; to believe; to reckon
想う has connotations of heart-felt
I don't think all of it is true.
2. to think (of doing); to plan (to do)
I think I'll go home too.
3. to judge; to assess; to regard
4. to imagine; to suppose; to dream
5. to expect; to look forward to
6. to feel; to be (in a state of mind); to desire; to want
7. to care (deeply) for; to yearn for; to worry about; to love
8. to recall; to remember
Pitch accent
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Top 12000
Used in vocabulary (30 in total)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
Examples (200 in total)
I didn't think so.
I thought you wouldn't come.
I think it's fine.
I think I'll go.
No, I don't think so.
I thought you were sleeping.
Do you think we'll win?
I didn't ask, and I didn't even think of asking.
I think it's beautiful.
I don't think I want to go.
I thought you already knew.
I didn't think he was that kind of person.
"Is he coming?" "No, I don't think so."
What do you think of this?
Do you think I don't know that?
You think so, too, don't you?
What do you think, doctor?
Everybody thinks so.
I think it's okay to talk.
I've always wanted to do it.
You think I did it, don't you?
I think she can't answer.
I think this is mine.
I thought that was the case.
I think I'll stay here.
I don't think that she will come.
The situation is worse than I thought.
I thought it was something like that.
"What did you say?" "What do you think I said?"
I don't believe that God exists.
I think it's going to be fun.
I think that it's possible.
I thought you wanted this.
I don't think all of it is true.
I think it's pretty good.
You think I'm afraid, don't you?
For a moment, I thought I was going to die.
I think it's fine the way it is.
I don't think you're crazy.
I thought I had it all.
That's why I think I'll be chosen.
I guess I'll stay a while.
I always wondered about that.
But there is no need to worry.
Do you think it's my fault?
I didn't expect it to be that fun.
It's more difficult than you think.
I don't think this is interesting.
"I'm sorry." "You think you can get away with it just by saying sorry!?"
What do you think about Japan?
I was wondering when he would come back.
What do you think happiness is?
I think he can't do that.
I still want to go.
I think it's better that way.
Yeah. I think so, too.
I don't think I could've done it without you.
"Did you say something?" "What do you think I said?"
I wondered if her story was true.
This is different from what I expected.
I thought you might come.
I couldn't help but laugh when I saw it.
I do not think that she is at home.
I think he is a good man.
It's not as bad as you think.
I thought I saw something.
Do you think you could do that?
I'm always thinking about you.
I don't believe you've met him.
Why do you think that happened?
I'm sure she will come.
Why did you think that?
I thought you liked being alone.
I'm saying this for your own good, too.
I don't believe such things exist.
Yes, I think you ought to go.
I think that's a little too expensive.
I never thought it would be like this.
Is that so? I don't think so.
I think they're too small for you.
It sounds like a dream.
I believe he is a nice guy.
I think that everyone can do that.
Do you think I'm a cute kid?
I think it natural that he got angry.
I'm sure I'll be able to find it.
I thought that was kind of strange.
I thought it best to remain silent.
Do you care what other people think about you?
Don't you think that's shameful for a human being?
Thinking so, I opened the door.
As expected, I think this is not good!
Actually, that's what I thought, too.
I think we can be friends.
But I don't think it's at all odd.
But I think it was for the best in the end.
I think it's too small for you.
What kind of game do you think this is?
I often wish I'd been born a man.
Because I'd expected that, I didn't have to panic.
What do you think happened here?
We thought that you were married.
I think he will never come back.
Hey, I thought you'd be pleased.
I am thinking of going to the mountains.
This appears to have been inevitable.
Why do you think this is funny?
I should think she is over sixty.
What do you think of his attitude?
I thought you liked playing with me.
I thought he wouldn't come.
I didn't think I'd be so nervous.
I had more time than I thought.
I think he understood me.
What do you think she is doing now?
"Is it true?" "I think so."
I don't know her, nor do I want to.
I wonder what the other party would think if I said this.
I'm really glad I came here.
I think this is OK, but I'm not sure.
Do you think he is dead?
I think it's necessary for him to go there.
I'm sure you'll be fine, senpai.
I think he likes you.
I think he's a little strange.
Who do you think would do such a thing?
I thought you might've just forgotten.
I think your work is very good.
I thought you'd be kind of surprised.
I think she'll help me.
I took it for granted that you would come.
What did you think of that book?
But at the same time, I also think it's just like him.
It is quite natural that he think so.
I don't think anyone else is coming today.
I think I've told you this before.
What did you expect me to do?
Why do you think he said so?
Of course, I think it will become an unpleasant memory.
I think I'll take a chance on that possibility.
I'm sure he will come tomorrow.
This book seems easy to me.
I expect him to come soon.
It's not as hard as you think.
I don't think that changes anything.
What color do you think she likes?
Everybody wants to be happy.
I thought the same kind of thing, too.
Doors aren't as bad as you think.
I wasn't expecting so many people to come.
I thought about going to my sister's.
People thought that she was dead.
I think I must have been out of my mind at that time.
Even though I know it isn't a dream, I can't help wanting to believe it is.
Even while thinking so, the tears won't stop.
Well, I think that is correct, though.
I had hoped to finish it yesterday.
No, I just thought you seemed oddly cheerful.
Don't you think it odd that she was in such a hurry?
They think they're stronger than me.
I thought you'd probably already gone home.
Even so, I think it was better than doing nothing.
I thought you were going to stay at home.
I wish I didn't have to work.
I was able to finish the work earlier than I had expected.
I'm sure I saw her two years ago.
It seems to me that someone is calling you.
I'm not the kind of person you think I am.
Do you think I don't know what's going on?
The voice sounded much closer than I had thought.
I expected her to have come yesterday.
The man who I thought was his father proved to be a perfect stranger.
That's more recent than you think it is.
I think it's a bit quieter in there.
I think this is the best way.
I hope she will get well.
Say what you will, I think he is honest.
What do you think about young people today?
I must go there irrespective of what you think.
I don't think he killed those men.
I thought you were going to do something about that.
I want to know more about your country.
This story might sound unbelievable but it is true.
What do you think is best for you?
I think you're the woman I've been waiting for all my life.
There were certainly people who felt they could not forgive themselves.
I thought it would be nice if days like this continued forever.
He is actually a kinder person than he thinks he is.
I like his new house, but I had not expected it to be so small.
I think I've met you before.
Apparently he thinks that his family is in the room.
Just as I was beginning to think so, a voice suddenly resounded.
Looking back on his own actions, he thought that this could not go on.
I think what you need now is some sleep.
Even though I thought so, my feet were unable to move from that spot.
I find it odd that there isn't anyone on the street at this hour.
At first, I thought he was a teacher, but he wasn't.
Have you ever thought about wanting to leave this small town?
He isn't the kind of person who we want to work with.
She would rather listen to others than talk herself.