小しょう考こう

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

momentary thought; brief consideration

A short, passing thought or quick deliberation. Often used in contrast with 長考 (long deliberation). Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to think briefly'.

See also: 長考

• 小しょう考こうの末すえ、彼かれは提てい案あんを受うけ入いれた。

  After a brief consideration, he accepted the proposal.

• 将しょう棋ぎの対たい局きょくで、彼かれは小しょう考こうしてから駒こまを進すすめた。

  In the shogi match, he thought for a moment before moving his piece.

noun

one's humble opinion; one's thoughts

Humble expression (謙譲語) used to refer to one's own opinion or view modestly. Often used in formal or polite contexts when presenting an idea.

• 私わたしの小しょう考こうでは、この計けい画かくは見み直なおしが必ひつ要ようかと思おもいます。

  In my humble opinion, this plan may need to be reconsidered.

• 小しょう考こうを述のべさせていただきます。

  Allow me to express my humble thoughts.