ichidan verb, transitive verb
think about; ponder; reflect on
General mental activity: thinking something over, pondering, or reflecting. Often used with ~について or ~ことを.
将来のことを真剣に考えている。
I am seriously thinking about my future.
彼はしばらくその問題について考え
He pondered the problem for a while.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
consider; take into account; bear in mind
Weighing factors, allowing for something, or keeping something in mind when making a decision.
リスクも考えて計画を立てる必要がある。
We need to make a plan while also considering the risks.
相手の気持ちを考えて発言してください。
Please speak while bearing the other person's feelings in mind.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
think that; believe; hold the view that
Expressing an opinion, judgment, or suspicion. Often followed by と思う or と考える.
私は彼が正しいと考える。
I think that he is right.
多くの人がその政策は失敗だと考えるだろう。
Many people will likely think that the policy is a failure.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
intend to; plan to; think of doing
Expressing intention or plan. Commonly used with volitional form or ~ようと思う/考える.
来年、留学しようと考えている。
I'm thinking of studying abroad next year.
彼は会社を辞めるつもりはないと考えている。
He doesn't intend to quit his job.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Predicting or imagining a future situation. Often used when the outcome is uncertain.
こんなに早く終わるとは考えていなかった。
I didn't expect it to finish this early.
最悪の事態も考えておくべきだ。
We should also anticipate the worst-case scenario.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
come up with; devise; think up
Inventing or contriving an idea, plan, or solution. Often used with ~を考える.
新しい商品のアイデアを考えてください。
Please come up with ideas for a new product.
彼は面白いゲームを考えた。
He devised an interesting game.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
regard as; consider as; view as
Evaluating or categorizing something in a certain way. Often used with ~を…と考える.
私は彼を親友だと考えている。
I regard him as my best friend.
その行為は犯罪と考えるべきだ。
That act should be considered a crime.