〜と思う
Meaning
I think that...
Explanation
Plain form + と思います
Examples
日本はきれいだと思います。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜と思う | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜と思う → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜と思う」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜と思う」mean?+
「〜と思う」means "I think that...". Plain form + と思います It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜と思う」?+
Example: 日本はきれいだと思います。.
Is 「〜と思う」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜と思う」 in context