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とおもう (to omou)

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toh oh-moh

Used to express one's thoughts, opinions, or beliefs. It is often translated as 'I think' or 'I believe' in English.

明日は雨が降ると思う。
I think it will rain tomorrow.
あしたはあめがふるとおもう。
Ashita wa ame ga furu to omou.
彼は勉強していないと思う。
I don't think he has studied.
かれはべんきょうしていないとおもう。
Kare wa benkyou shite inai to omou.
この映画は面白いと思う。 (Inspired by a movie)
I think this movie is interesting.
このえいがはおもしろいとおもう。
Kono eiga wa omoshiroi to omou.
私たちは成功すると思います。
We believe that we will succeed.
わたしたちはせいこうするとおもいます。
Watashitachi wa seikou suru to omoimasu.
彼が何を考えているのかわからないと思う。
I don't know what he is thinking.
かれがなにをかんがえているのかわからないとおもう。
Kare ga nani o kangaete iru no ka wakaranai to omou.

という (to iu) - (N4)
- Both とおもう (to omou) and という (to iu) are used to express one's thoughts or opinions. However, とおもう (to omou) is more commonly used for expressing personal thoughts, while という (to iu) is used to introduce someone else's opinion or statement.
〜と思っている (to omotte iru) - (N4)
- とおもう (to omou) and 〜と思っている (to omotte iru) both express one's thoughts or beliefs. However, 〜と思っている (to omotte iru) implies a continuous or ongoing belief, while とおもう (to omou) can refer to a momentary or temporary thought.
〜と考える (to kangaeru) - (N4)
- とおもう (to omou) and 〜と考える (to kangaeru) both express one's thoughts or opinions. However, 〜と考える (to kangaeru) is used when considering or contemplating something, while とおもう (to omou) is more general and can be used in various situations.
〜と信じている (to shinjite iru) - (N4)
- Both とおもう (to omou) and 〜と信じている (to shinjite iru) express one's thoughts or beliefs. However, 〜と信じている (to shinjite iru) conveys a stronger conviction or belief compared to とおもう (to omou).

Which of the following means 'I think it's going to be cold tomorrow'?