JLPT N5 grammar
～とおもいます — Meaning & Examples
"I think that ~". Essential for expressing opinions politely.
Expressing Opinions — とおもいます
とおもいます = "I think that ~"
にほんごはおもしろいとおもいます。 — I think Japanese is interesting.
あしたはあめだとおもいます。 — I think it'll rain tomorrow.
Asking opinions:
どうおもいますか？ — What do you think?
Expressing uncertainty — かもしれません:
あしたあめかもしれません。 — It might rain tomorrow.
かもしれません is softer — more "maybe" than "I think".
Practice questions
Try this question on ～とおもいます. Pick an answer in your head, then open “Show answer”.
1. "おもしろいとおもいます" means?
- It's interesting
- It looks interesting
- I think it's interesting
- Apparently interesting
Show answer
Answer: I think it's interesting
～とおもいます = I think ~.
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This point is part of the “Conditionals and Opinions” lesson in A Star Japanese. Study it with examples, a quiz, flashcards and timed JLPT N5 mock exams. Free on iPhone and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ～とおもいます mean?
"I think that ~". Essential for expressing opinions politely.
Is ～とおもいます on the JLPT N5 test?
～とおもいます is taught in the JLPT N5 grammar course in A Star Japanese (lesson “Conditionals and Opinions”), so it is a pattern learners at this level are expected to recognise. The JLPT does not publish an official grammar list, so treat this as a study guide rather than an official requirement.
How can I practise ～とおもいます?
Open the “Conditionals and Opinions” lesson in the free A Star Japanese app for iPhone and Android. It has examples, a quiz after every lesson, flashcards with spaced repetition and timed JLPT N5 mock exams, with no ads.