おも
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, う)
1. 頭や心の中にものごとのイメージを浮かべる。
2. 好意を伴って頭や心に浮かべる。こいしたう。
3. 他者の心情に配慮する。心配する。想像する。
4. 懐かしく思い出す。回想する。
5. 意見を持つ。判断する。推量する。
—と思う
6. 感じる。
7. 認識する。気づく。
8. 欲する。のぞむ。
9. 仮定する。仮に同一視する。
10. そのように推測・想像していたが、実際そのとおりだった、といったニュアンスを表す。
「思った」「思っていた」の形で
11. 誤認する。
「思った」「思っていた」の形で
12. そのように推測・想像をしていなかった、別の推測・想像をしていた、といったニュアンスを表す。
「思わなかった」「思っていなかった」の形で
13. そのように思ったあとでよく確かめてみると、といったニュアンスを表す。
「思ったら」「思えば」などの形で
14. すぐに続いて起こることを表す。
「思ったら」「思えば」「思うと」などの形で
15. 一方ではあることが起こり、他方ではまた別のことが起こっていることを表す。
「思ったら」「思えば」「思うと」などの形で
16. そのように感じたのも当然だ、といったニュアンスを表す。
「思った」「思ったら」などの形で
17. 説明や叙述において聞き手の注意を促す。〜のだ。
「思え」「思いなさい」などの形で
Kanji used
think (that something is true)
Pitch accent
Top 100
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 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?
Everybody thinks so.
I think this is mine.
I thought that was the case.
I think that everybody knows.
"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 don't believe that God exists.
I thought it was something like that.
The situation is worse than I thought.
I think it's going to be fun.
I thought you wanted this.
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.
I always wondered about that.
Do you think it's my fault?
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?
What do you think happiness is?
I was wondering when he would come back.
I don't think we need to worry.
They were better than I expected.
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.
"Did you say something?" "What do you think I said?"
I had no idea you were coming.
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.
It's not as bad as you think.
I thought I saw something.
Do you think you could do that?
She didn't think so.
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 think that's a little too expensive.
I never thought it would be like this.
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 think it natural that he got angry.
I thought that was kind of strange.
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.
I think I'll change jobs.
Do you care what other people think about you?
Actually, that's what I thought, too.
I don't think I can be happy here.
But I don't think it's at all odd.
As expected, I think this is not good!
I think we can be friends.
I think it's too small for you.
I am thinking of going to the mountains.
What kind of game do you think this is?
I often wish I'd been born a man.
Why do you think this is funny?
What do you think happened here?
Hey, I thought you'd be pleased.
I think he will never come back.
I loved him, I think.
This appears to have been inevitable.
I thought you liked playing with me.
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?
"Is he right?" "I don't think so."
I think him a fool.
Where do you think he lives?
I'm thinking about buying a new chair.
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 it's necessary for him to go there.
I think he likes you.
I think he's a little strange.
Who do you think would do such a thing?
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 think she'll help me.
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?
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.
I am ashamed of my conduct.
What color do you think she likes?
I didn't expect you to get here so soon.
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.
Don't you think it odd that she was in such a hurry?
Do you think I'm stupid?
I thought I could change your mind.
It seemed that they were telling a lie.
There are many more people than I expected.
I don't think that it's a problem anymore.
I think that fact is very important.
He thought that I was very tired.
I think she wants me to kiss her, but I'm not sure.
I don't think he is fit for the job.
I'm afraid she will fail.
They think they're stronger than me.
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'm not the kind of person you think I am.
I think you should read this book.
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.
I'm of the opinion that he should apologize to his teacher.
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 find it odd that there isn't anyone on the street at this hour.
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.
She would rather listen to others than talk herself.
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.