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