presumably; I think; in my opinion
Sentence-initial adverb expressing the speaker's considered opinion or conjecture. Often used to introduce a tentative conclusion or personal view.
I think he probably won't come anymore.
In my opinion, this plan might end in failure.
Standard kanji spelling for this adverbial expression.
Rarely used kanji form; 惟 is an uncommon character for おもう.
Derived from the verb 思う (to think) in its continuative form 思い, with the particle に, forming an adverbial phrase meaning 'upon thinking'.