noun
A person's view, opinion, or way of thinking about something; often used with possessives such as 私の考え or 彼の考え.
その点について、あなたの考えを聞かせてください。
Please tell me your thoughts on that point.
noun
An idea that comes to mind, ranging from a practical suggestion to an imagined notion.
急にいい考えが浮かんだ。
A good idea suddenly came to me.
noun
intention; plan; wish; expectation
Refers to what someone intends, plans, hopes, or expects; the meaning depends heavily on context and the person's stance.
今のところ、会社を辞める考えはありません。
At the moment, I have no intention of leaving the company.
親の考えを子どもに押しつけてはいけない。
Parents should not force their expectations on their children.
noun
consideration; judgement; reflection
The act or quality of thinking something through; common in expressions such as 考えが足りない, meaning poor judgement or insufficient consideration.
安全確認を省いたのは、考えが足りなかった。
Skipping the safety check showed a lack of judgement.