おも
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, う, transitive)
1. to think; to consider; to believe; to reckon
想う has connotations of heart-felt
2. to think (of doing); to plan (to do)
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 recall; to remember
Kanji used
think (that something is true)
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (43 in total)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
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.
There's more than I thought.
I thought you were sleeping.
Do you think we'll win?
I think it's beautiful.
Do you think so?
I think it tastes good.
I took it as a joke.
I think I'll stay here.
I don't think I want to go.
I don't think that she will come.
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?
Do you think it a bad thing?
Everybody thinks so.
I think this is mine.
I thought that was the case.
"What did you say?" "What do you think I said?"
I think it's okay to talk.
I've always wanted to do it.
You think I did it, don't you?
I thought it was something like that.
The situation is worse than I thought.
I don't believe that God exists.
I thought you wanted this.
I think it's going to be fun.
I thought you understood.
You think I'm afraid, don't you?
I think it's pretty good.
For a moment, I thought I was going to die.
I think it's fine the way it is.
I thought I had it all.
I don't think you're crazy.
That's why I think I'll be chosen.
I guess I'll stay a while.
Do you think it's my fault?
I always wondered about that.
I didn't expect it to be that fun.
I don't think this is interesting.
It's more difficult than you think.
"I'm sorry." "You think you can get away with it just by saying sorry!?"
What do you think about Japan?
What do you think happiness is?
I was wondering when he would come back.
I don't think we need to worry.
I think he can't do that.
I still want to go.
Yeah. I think so, too.
I don't think I could've done it without you.
Who do you think you are?
I wondered if her story was true.
This is different from what I expected.
I thought you might come.
What do you think of this house?
I thought the same thing.
I couldn't help but laugh when I saw it.
I think he is a good man.
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.
Yes, I think you ought to go.
I never thought it would be like this.
I think that's a little too expensive.
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.
I thought that was kind of strange.
I think it natural that he got angry.
Do you think I'm a cute kid?
I'm sure I'll be able to find it.
I thought it best to remain silent.
Do you care what other people think about you?
I think I'll change jobs.
It went just as we expected.
I don't think I can be happy here.
But I don't think it's at all odd.
Actually, that's what I thought, too.
I think we can be friends.
As expected, I think this is not good!
I am thinking of going to the mountains.
I think it's too small for you.
I often wish I'd been born a man.
What kind of game do you think this is?
Why do you think this is funny?
What do you think happened here?
Hey, I thought you'd be pleased.
I loved him, I think.
I thought you liked playing with me.
I thought he wouldn't come.
This appears to have been inevitable.
What do you think of his attitude?
I didn't think I'd be so nervous.
Do you think I should throw this away?
What do you think she said?
Where do you think he lives?
"Is he right?" "I don't think so."
I think him a fool.
I suppose he will be back soon.
I'm thinking about buying a new chair.
I think that rumor is true.
I didn't think this was your seat.
I think he understood me.
What do you think she is doing now?
"Is it true?" "I think so."
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 he likes you.
I think it's necessary for him to go there.
Who do you think would do such a thing?
I think he's a little strange.
Not a day goes by where I don't think about you.
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.
It is quite natural that he think so.
I don't think anyone else is coming today.
What did you expect me to do?
Why do you think he said so?
I think I've told you this before.
I'm sure he will come tomorrow.
I expect him to come soon.
This book seems easy to me.
It's not as hard as you think.
What color do you think she likes?
Doors aren't as bad as you think.
I wasn't expecting so many people to come.
People thought that she was dead.
I thought about going to my sister's.
Well, I think that is correct, though.
Do you think I'm stupid?
Don't you think it odd that she was in such a hurry?
I thought I could change your mind.
I think she wants me to kiss her, but I'm not sure.
There are many more people than I expected.
I think that fact is very important.
He thought that I was very tired.
I'm afraid she will fail.
I don't think he is fit for the job.
Most girls think they're pretty.
They think they're stronger than me.
She is not the kind of person you think she is.
I wish I didn't have to work.
I thought you'd probably already gone home.
I thought you were going to stay at home.
It seems to me that someone is calling you.
I was able to finish the work earlier than I had expected.
I think you should read this book.
I'm not the kind of person you think I am.
Do you think I don't know what's going on?
I expected her to have come yesterday.
The man who I thought was his father proved to be a perfect stranger.
You should be ashamed of your conduct.
That's more recent than you think it is.
I think this is the best way.
I hope she will get well.
Say what you will, I think he is honest.
We thought it dangerous for her to go alone.
What do you think about young people today?
I don't think any more students want to come.
In this case, I think he is correct.
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.
She had, I thought, no reason to do what she did.
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.
I like his new house, but I had not expected it to be so small.
I think I've met you before.
I think what you need now is some sleep.
I thought that he had already finished the work.
I don't think the house is as big as we hoped.
Do you think there is another answer to this difficult problem?
I think that car is a little too small for you.
At first, I thought he was a teacher, but he wasn't.
He isn't the kind of person who we want to work with.
I think it's better that way.
We thought that you were married.
I should think she is over sixty.
How do you feel about your father?
I'm sure I saw her two years ago.