GRAMMAR
〜とおもう
i think ~
Explanation
NOTE
と思う means I think when used with the plain form of a verb or sentence. It expresses an opinion or belief about something.
NOTE
Unlike ようと<ruby>思<rt>おも</rt></ruby>う, which expresses intention, this pattern states what you believe to be true. You can use it with verbs, adjectives, and nouns in their plain form.
STRUCTURE
V普
と<ruby>思<rt>おも</rt></ruby>う明日は雨が降ると思う。
Ashita wa ame ga furu to omou.
I think it will rain tomorrow.
この映画は面白いと思う。
Kono eiga wa omoshiroi to omou.
I think this movie is interesting.
彼は来ないと思う。
Kare wa konai to omou.
I think he won't come.
Practice exercises
1
明日は雨が降ると思う。
I think it will rain tomorrow.
Answer
と思う
2
この映画はおもしろいと思う。
I think this movie is interesting.
Answer
と思う
3
彼は来ると思う。
I think he will come.
Answer
と思う
4
この本は面白いと思う。
I think this book is interesting.
Answer
と思う
5
彼は正しいことを言っていると思う。
I think he is saying the right thing.
Answer
と思う
6
この計画はうまくいくと思う。
I think this plan will go well.
Answer
と思う
7
この問題はもっと慎重に考える必要があると思う。
I think this issue needs to be considered more carefully.
Answer
と思う
8
今後、環境への取り組みはますます重要になると思う。
I think efforts toward the environment will become increasingly important going forward.
Answer
と思う