Japanese

われる

とおもわれる
Meaning: it is thought that; it seems that; supposedly
Part of Speech: Auxiliary verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present と思われる と思われない
Polite と思われます と思われません
Past と思われた と思われなかった
Polite + Past と思われました と思われませんでした
Te-form と思われて と思われなくて
Potential と思われられる と思われられない
Passive と思われられる と思われられない
Causative と思われさせる と思われさせない
Imperative と思われろ と思われるな

Handwriting

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Example

This incident is thought to be an accident.

Usage Notes

Used to express an opinion, estimation, or a widespread belief, often in formal or journalistic contexts.

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