Questions and Answers
What construction must be used to express thoughts or opinions about a future action?
Which sentence correctly uses the past tense with the appropriate grammar?
How do you express a negative thought about going to work tomorrow?
Which example uses the adjective + すぎる construction correctly?
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What is a valid way to express a future plan using the proper grammar?
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Study Notes
Usage of おもう
- おもう can express personal thoughts and opinions when combined with verbs.
- Structure format: verb + とおもいます.
Verb Forms with おもう
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Dictionary form: Indicates future intentions or beliefs.
- Example: "今日は学校に行くとおもいます。" translates to "I think I will go to school today."
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Past tense: Reflects on past thoughts or actions.
- Example: "きのう電話したとおもいました。" translates to "I thought I called you on the phone yesterday."
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Negative form: Used to express beliefs about non-actions or decisions.
- Example: "あしたは仕事に行かないとおもいます。" translates to "I think I will not go to work tomorrow."
Adjective Usage with おもう
- Adjective + すぎる can also incorporate おもう to express excessive qualities.
- Example: "このくつは大きすぎるとおもいます。" translates to "I think these shoes are too big."
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Explore the various usages of the verb おもう in Japanese to express thoughts, opinions, and beliefs. This quiz includes examples of its application with verbs and adjectives in different tenses. Test your understanding and improve your Japanese language skills!
