to think
01
思う, 信じる
to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing
Transitive: to think that
例
He thinks that the restaurant serves the best pizza in town.
彼は、そのレストランが町で一番美味しいピザを提供していると思っています。
I do n't think that she's being honest about her intentions.
私は彼女が自分の意図について正直であるとは思わない。
1.1
思う, 考える
used in speech to make what one says sound more polite or less certain
Transitive: to think that
例
Do you think it would be possible to turn down the volume a bit?
音量を少し下げることは可能だと思いますか？
I do n't think I have enough experience for that position, but I'm willing to learn.
そのポジションには十分な経験がないと思いますが、学ぶ意欲はあります。
1.2
思う, 考える
used in questions for showing one's surprise or anger
例
What do you think you're doing, driving so recklessly?
何を考えているんだ、そんな無謀な運転を？
Where do you think you're going, dressed like that?
そんな格好でどこへ行くつもりだと思っているの？
02
考える, 思う
to use your mind to understand something, solve a problem, make a decision, etc. or to use it to consider someone or something
Intransitive: to think about sth | to think of sth
例
He could n't think of a good answer to the question.
彼はその質問に対する良い答えを考えることができなかった。
I need some time to think about whether I want to accept the job offer.
その仕事のオファーを受け入れるかどうか考える時間が必要です。
2.1
考える, 思い出す
to recall something or have ideas or words come into one's mind
Intransitive: to think of sth
例
As soon as I walked into the room, I thought of my childhood home because it had a similar smell.
部屋に入るとすぐに、似たような匂いがしたので、子供の頃の家を思い出しました。
I ca n't think of his name right now, but I know he's a famous actor.
今は彼の名前を考えられないけど、彼が有名な俳優だということは知っている。
2.2
考える, 思う
to adopt a certain mentality
Intransitive: to think in a specific manner
例
He thinks independently and does not conform to societal norms or expectations.
彼は独立して考え、社会的な規範や期待に従わない。
He thinks like a detective and is skilled at gathering and analyzing information to solve problems.
彼は探偵のように考え、問題を解決するために情報を収集し分析するスキルを持っています。
2.3
思う, 想像する
to imagine, expect, or intend something
Intransitive
Transitive: to think that
例
I never thought I'd be able to run a marathon, but I did it.
マラソンを走れるとは思っていませんでしたが、やり遂げました。
I think I'll go for a walk to clear my head.
頭をすっきりさせるために散歩に行こうと思います。
03
考える, 思う
to have ideas, images, or words pass through the mind
Transitive: to think sth
Intransitive: to think about sth
例
I was just thinking how much I enjoy the walk here.
ここを歩くのがどれだけ楽しいかただ考えていました。
I often think about my childhood when I hear that song.
私はその歌を聞くといつも子供の頃のことを考えます。
Think
01
思考, 考え
an instance of deliberate thinking
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