Meaning
Used to express an opinion, guess, or personal judgment. It follows the plain form of a clause.
Formation
- Plain form + と思います: おいしいと思います
- Nouns and na-adjectives take だ: 雨だと思います
- Someone else's opinion takes と思っています
When to use it
- Core use
- I think, in my opinion
Examples
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明日は雨だと思います
I think it will rain tomorrow.
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この店のラーメンはおいしいと思います
I think the ramen at this place is tasty.
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山田さんはもう家に帰ったと思います
I think Yamada has already gone home.
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彼は今日来ないと思います
I think he will not come today.
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この仕事は一日で終わると思います
I think this work will be finished in one day.
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あの人は先生だと思います
I think that person is a teacher.
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電車はまだ混んでいると思います
I think the train is still crowded.
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その映画は子どもにも分かりやすいと思います
I think that movie is easy for children to understand too.
12 more examples
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来年はもっと忙しくなると思います
I think next year will become even busier.
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このかばんのほうが便利だと思います
I think this bag is more convenient.
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明後日は雨だと思います
I think it will rain the day after tomorrow.
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この部屋は静かだと思います
I think this room is quiet.
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この道は安全だと思います
I think this road is safe.
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この本は面白いと思いますか
Do you think this book is interesting?
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今度の試験は難しいと思います
I think the coming exam will be difficult.
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その荷物は重いと思います
I think that luggage is heavy.
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電車は五時に着くと思います
I think the train will arrive at five.
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兄はこの店が一番おいしいと思っています
My older brother thinks this restaurant is the best.
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その店は休みだと思います
I think that shop is closed for the day.
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新しい先生は親切だと思います
I think the new teacher is kind.
Important notes
- と思っている can report another person's continuing opinion.
Common mistakes
- Make the subject of the opinion clear: 田中さんはこの方法がいいと思っています.
Check yourself
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