I think that ~

Beginner

10-15 min

common

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Explanation

Expresses opinion or thought.

[Plain form] + と思う

明日は晴れると思います。

Ashita wa hareru to omoimasu.

I think it will be sunny tomorrow.

難しいと思います。

Muzukashii to omoimasu.

I think it's difficult.

Use plain form before と思う.

です/だ

to be (copula)

は (wa)

topic marker

が (ga)

subject marker

を (wo)

direct object marker

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Last updated: Jan 10

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