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Japanese grammar 〜と思う: expresses the speaker's opinion, thought, or guess. Pattern and examples.

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〜と思う | expresses the speaker's opinion, thought, or guess

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜と思う (〜と思う): expresses the speaker's opinion, thought, or guess.

See example sentences below.

〜と思う at a glance

At a glance

〜と思う

〜to omou

Opinions

Expression: 〜と思う
Reading: 〜to omou
Natural meaning: expresses the speaker's opinion, thought, or guess
Typical use: Opinions

Core meaning of 〜と思う

Core meaning

expresses the speaker's opinion, thought, or guess

Examples

Example 1

日本の料理は、おいしいけれど少し高いと思います。

Translation

I think Japanese food is delicious, but a little expensive.

Example 2

彼はもうすぐここに来ると思います。

Translation

I think he will be here soon.

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