考える · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 考える | 考えない |
| Polite | 考えます | 考えません |
| Past polite | 考えました | 考えませんでした |
| Past | 考えた | 考えなかった |
| Te-form | 考えて | 考えないで |
| Desire | 考えたい | 考えたくない |
| Potential | 考えられるalso 考えれる | 考えられないalso 考えれない |
| Passive | 考えられる | 考えられない |
| Causative | 考えさせる | 考えさせない |
| Causative passive | 考えさせられる | 考えさせられない |
| Volitional | 考えよう | |
| Polite volitional | 考えましょう | |
| Imperative | 考えろ | 考えるな |
| Conditional | 考えれば | 考えなければ |
| Tara conditional | 考えたら | 考えなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
think about; ponder; reflect on
General mental activity: thinking something over, pondering, or reflecting. Often used with ~について or ~ことを.
I am seriously thinking about my future.
彼はしばらくその問題について考えた。
He pondered the problem for a while.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
consider; take into account; bear in mind
Weighing factors, allowing for something, or keeping something in mind when making a decision.
リスクも考えて計画を立てる必要がある。
We need to make a plan while also considering the risks.
相手の気持ちを考えて発言してください。
Please speak while bearing the other person's feelings in mind.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
think that; believe; hold the view that
Expressing an opinion, judgment, or suspicion. Often followed by と思う or と考える.
私は彼が正しいと考える。
I think that he is right.
多くの人がその政策は失敗だと考えるだろう。
Many people will likely think that the policy is a failure.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
intend to; plan to; think of doing
Expressing intention or plan. Commonly used with volitional form or ~ようと思う/考える.
来年、留学しようと考えている。
I'm thinking of studying abroad next year.
彼は会社を辞めるつもりはないと考えている。
He doesn't intend to quit his job.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Predicting or imagining a future situation. Often used when the outcome is uncertain.
こんなに早く終わるとは考えていなかった。
I didn't expect it to finish this early.
最悪の事態も考えておくべきだ。
We should also anticipate the worst-case scenario.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
come up with; devise; think up
Inventing or contriving an idea, plan, or solution. Often used with ~を考える.
新しい商品のアイデアを考えてください。
Please come up with ideas for a new product.
彼は面白いゲームを考えた。
He devised an interesting game.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
regard as; consider as; view as
Evaluating or categorizing something in a certain way. Often used with ~を…と考える.
私は彼を親友だと考えている。
I regard him as my best friend.
その行為は犯罪と考えるべきだ。
That act should be considered a crime.
I'm thinking about my future.
I'm thinking of studying abroad next year.
He considers money to be everything.
Please think it over carefully before deciding.
She's always thinking about her family.
We need to come up with a way to solve the problem.
reconsider; rethink; think over again
something that needs careful thought; something questionable · puzzle; riddle
think up; devise; invent; come up with
think of; come up with
ponder deeply; brood; be lost in thought
thoughtless; heedless; rash
considering; deliberating; thinking about it
way of thinking; perspective
amateur's shallow thoughts; layperson's opinion
overthinking; thinking too much
thoughtless; inconsiderate; unthinking
think through; think thoroughly; think hard
thoughtful; deep-thinking; reflective
thoughtful; pensive; speculative
mistaken idea; misunderstanding; wrong impression