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思
Think, Feel
おも(う) (omou)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
Zen Buddhism has an interesting paradox. 🧘 Instead of trying to force new thoughts, monks often meditate by letting thoughts pass without holding onto them. The goal isn't to stop thinking forever, but to observe thoughts calmly until the mind becomes clear. Sometimes, the best ideas appear only after you've stopped chasing them.
Memory Trick
“Beautiful moon outside your window fills your heart(心) with beautiful thoughts.”
Readings
Onyomi: シ (shi)
Kunyomi: おも(う) (omou)
Example Words
思う
おもう (omou)
To think
意思
いし (ishi)
Intention
思想
しそう (shisou)
Thought, ideology
思い出
おもいで (omoide)
Memory
Example Sentence
私は それが 良いと 思います。
わたしは それが いいと おもいます。
watashi wa sore ga ii to omoimasu
I think that is good.