考え

かんがえ
JLPT:N3
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1

A person's thought, opinion, view, or concept about something.

Noun

Examples

彼の考えはいつも独創的だ。

His thoughts are always original.

その考えには賛成できない。

I can't agree with that opinion.

会議で皆の考えを聞きたい。

I want to hear everyone's opinions at the meeting.

2

An idea, notion, or conception—something imagined or thought up.

Noun

Examples

新しい考えを思いついた。

I came up with a new idea.

その作品は面白い考えに基づいている。

That work is based on an interesting concept.

君の考えは少し現実離れしている。

Your idea is a bit detached from reality.

3

An intention, plan, or design—what someone intends or plans to do.

Noun

Examples

彼は海外で働く考えがある。

He has the idea/plan of working abroad.

その計画を中止する考えはない。

There is no intention to cancel that plan.

新商品を出すという考えを上司に伝えた。

I told my boss about the plan to launch a new product.

4

Deliberation, consideration, or reflection—careful thinking used to form a judgment.

Noun

Examples

よく考えた上で返事します。

I'll reply after thinking it over carefully.

その件はまだ考えが足りないと思う。

I think that matter hasn't been considered enough yet.

一晩考えて結論を出した。

I thought it over for one night and reached a conclusion.

5

A wish, hope, or expectation—what one hopes or expects to happen.

Noun

Examples

彼女はいつか海外で暮らしたいという考えを抱いている。

She holds the hope of living abroad someday.

親は子どもが幸せになることを望む考えを持っている。

Parents have the hope that their children will be happy.

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