2 Different "Think" | Difference Between 思います (omoimasu) & 考えます (kangaemasu) | Quizes & Practices

Konnichiwa, Rika desu. Today's video is about the difference between omoimasu and kangaemasu. These two verbs are often translated in English as think. However, in Japanese they are slightly different. What are the differences? Let me explain. Omoimasu is a verb that is rather subjective and emotional. It's often used to express one's feelings or impressions. Number one talk about emotions or feelings. I feel sad. Kanashiku omoimasu. I feel happy. Ureshiku omoimasu. Omoimasu is translated into feel because we're talking about emotions or feelings. Number two think of something or someone. I think of mother. Haha o omoimasu. I think of hometown. Kokyo o omoimasu. Omoimasu is translated into think but it's not a deep thinking. It's more of a caring or loving feeling that comes to you naturally. Number three talk about your opinion or guess. This is one of the most common ways to use the verb omoimasu. I think that it would rain tomorrow. Ashita wa ame ga furu to omoimasu. I think that Japanese is difficult. Nihongo wa muzukashii to omoimasu. Casual form plus to omoimasu is used often to talk about your opinion or guess and one of the softest ways possible. The verb kangaimasu is used to analyze logically or often used to express one's opinions and ideas just as omoimasu. Number one think deeply and analyze. I think about tonight's menu. Konya no menu o kangaemasu. I think about future. Shourai ni tsuite kangaemasu. Here you can see that it's about deep thinking compared to omoimasu. Number two ask for more time. Please let me think a bit more. Mousukoshi kangaesasete kudasai. I would think. Kangaete okimasu. These two phrases are quite useful. Number three talk about your opinion. I think that family is most important. Kazoku ga ichiban taisetsu da to kangaemasu. I think that sugar is bad for health. Sato wa karada ni warui to kangaemasu. Casual form plus to kangaemasu is very similar to to omoimasu. What are the differences? Kazoku ga ichiban taisetsu da to kangaemasu. Kazoku ga ichiban taisetsu Unless you are writing a thesis, when speaking omoimasu is more natural. Native Japanese people use omoimasu to talk about thought-out opinions as well. Kangaemasu is used often when you give a strong opinion, thus used a lot by politicians. Now look at this picture. Desu is the most confident because you are saying it is this. And then to kangaemasu, to omoimasu, to kanjimasu are very similar but to kangaemasu is more confident and more logical. While to kanjimasu is translated into I feel that, so it's most emotional. To omoimasu could be emotional but could be logical at the same time. Now let's try some quizzes. Ichi. Kokyo wo kangaemasu. This is not correct. It's very unnatural. Kokyo wo omoimasu sounds more natural. Ni. Samishiku omoimasu. This is correct because you are talking about emotions. Samishiku kangaemasu San. Kono hon wa omoshiroi to kangaemasu. This is not wrong, but it's not natural at all. Kono hon wa omoshiroi to omoimasu. It's more natural to give opinions. Yon. Kyouiku wa taisetsu da to kangaemasu. This is correct because it's a very serious, strong opinion. Kyouiku wa taisetsu da to omoimasu. This is correct too, but compared to kangaemasu, omoimasu is a weaker opinion. Go. I think that it is all right. Daijoubu da to omoimasu. Da is added because daijoubu is a na-adjective. Roku. I think about the trip. Ryokou ni tsuite kangaemasu or ryokou wo kangaemasu. Ni tsuite is about in English. Nana. I think that Ken went to home. Ken wa uchi e kaetta to omoimasu. Ta form is used to talk about the past. Hachi. I think the shopping list. Kaimono list wo kangaemasu. How many questions could you answer? Let me know in the comments below.