思うに

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Japanese

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Kanji in this term
おも
Grade: 2
kun'yomi
Alternative spelling
惟うに

Etymology

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(おも) (omou)(おも) (omou, to think) + (ni, case particle).

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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(おも)うに (omou niおもふに (omofu ni)?

  1. in my opinion; I think; I guess; upon thought; upon reflection; upon contemplation
  2. conceivably; presumably

Usage notes

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The spellings 思うに and 惟うに are the only recognized standard kanji spellings; usage of other kanji forms of おもう is considered non-standard.

See also

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