Japanese

かんがえ
Meaning: thought; idea; opinion
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

考
え

Example sentences

I have a good idea.
私たちは同じ考えを持っている
We have the same idea.
彼の意見は、私の考えと同様だ。
His opinion is the same as my idea.
彼は自分の考えを他人に押しつける傾向がある。
He tends to force his ideas on others.
彼は自分の考えを文章にまとめた。
He summarized his thoughts into writing.
その考えは非現実的だ
That idea is unrealistic.
彼は良い考えが浮かんだのか、にやりと笑った。
He grinned as if he had come up with a good idea.
彼女のさりげない気遣いが嬉しかった。
Her casual thoughtfulness was heartening.
子の考えはいかがか。
What is your thought, sir?
彼は自分の考えを率直に述べた。
He stated his thoughts frankly.

Usage Notes

A noun derived from the verb かんがえる (to think).

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