考える (かんがえる)to think (about, of); to think over; to ponder
- to think (about, of); to think over; to ponderIchidan verb, transitive verb
- to consider; to bear in mind; to allow forIchidan verb, transitive verb
- to think (that); to believe; to hold (a view)Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- to intend (to do); to think of (doing); to planIchidan verb, transitive verb
- to predict; to anticipate; to expectIchidan verb, transitive verb
- to come up with; to think up; to contriveIchidan verb, transitive verb
Kanji in 考える
Words that share its kanji
- 考えかんがえthinking; thought
- 考え方かんがえかたway of thinking
- 参考さんこうreference; consultation
- 選考せんこうselection; screening
- 思考しこうthought; consideration
- 考古学こうこがくarchaeology; archeology
- 考慮こうりょconsideration; taking into account
- 再考さいこうreconsideration
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