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考える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 考える

考える
勘える
稽える
かんがえる
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #84
1

to think (about, of); to think over; to ponder; to contemplate; to reflect (on); to meditate (on)

Examples
あなたは家族の事を考えるべきです。
You must think of your family.
2

to consider; to bear in mind; to allow for; to take into consideration

Examples
人々を幸福にするのは何なのかを考えることは価値がある。
It is worthwhile considering what it is that makes people happy.
3

to think (that); to believe; to hold (a view); to judge; to conclude; to suspect

Examples
私たちは人をその人の人格を基に判断しようと考えるかもしれないが、それらは一見したところでははっきりわからないものである。
Although we may intend to judge a person on the basis of his or her personal qualities, they are not visible at first sight.
4

to intend (to do); to think of (doing); to plan

Examples
それほど多くの人々のための料理の献立を考えるのはむずかしい。
It is difficult planning meals for so many people.
5

to predict; to anticipate; to expect; to imagine

6

to come up with; to think up; to contrive; to devise

7

to consider (as); to regard (as); to look on (as); to take; to view

Kanji in this Word

考
6 strokes
Frequency: 196
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

consider
think over

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かんが.える
かんが.え
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たか
勘
11 strokes
Frequency: 1494
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

intuition
perception
check
compare
sixth sense

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
か
さとる
稽
15 strokes
Frequency: 2372
Grade 8

Meanings

think
consider

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かんが.える
とど.める
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