思

JLPT N4

Think, consider, reflect, ponder, feel

Readings

On’yomi: γ‚· (shi)
Kun’yomi: γŠγ‚‚(う) (omo(u))
γŠγ‚‚-う – to think, to feel

Vocabulary

思う
γŠγ‚‚γ†
to think
思考
しこう
thinking
思想
しそう
ideology
思い出
γŠγ‚‚γ„γ§
memory
不思議
γ΅γ—γŽ
mysterious

Example Sentences

そう思います。
そう γŠγ‚‚γ„γΎγ™γ€‚
I think so.
ζ˜”γ‚’ζ€γ„ε‡Ίγ—γΎγ™γ€‚
むかし γ‚’ γŠγ‚‚γ„γ γ—γΎγ™γ€‚
I remember the past.

Cultural Note

πŸ’­ 思 (thinking / feeling) is deeply embedded in Japanese culture:
1. Mind & Heart Connection:
o Japanese often consider εΏƒ (heart) and 思 (thought) together, reflecting the cultural value of thinking with emotion and empathy.
2. Reflection & Memory:
o Concepts like 思い出 (memory) highlight the importance of reflecting on the past and cherishing experiences.
3. Philosophy & Literature:
o 思 appears in words related to philosophy, ideology, and introspection, emphasizing deliberation and careful thought.