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Japanese Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Japanese learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to give your opinion in Japanese! Sharing your thoughts and ideas is a great way to practice conversation skills and connect with others. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to share your opinions in a clear and concise way!

Expressing opinions

In Japanese, there are a few ways to give your opinion depending on the situation. Here are three common expressions:

1. ~と思います (to omoimasu)

This expression is a polite way to say "I think that...". The ~と (to) particle connects the sentence with the thought.

Japanese	Pronunciation	English
皆 (みんな) と思います	Minna to omoimasu	I think everyone...
日本語 (にほんご) が難しいと思います	Nihongo ga muzukashii to omoimasu	I think Japanese is difficult.
新しいレストランが大好きと思います	Atarashii resutoran ga daisuki to omoimasu	I think I love new restaurants.

2. ~だと思う (~da to omou)

This expression is similar to the first one, but it sounds a bit more direct. The ~だ (da) ending gives a strong feeling to the sentence.

Japanese	Pronunciation	English
日本の文化は面白いだと思います	Nihon no bunka wa omoshiroi da to omou	I think Japanese culture is interesting.
私たちは成功するだと思います	Watashitachi wa seikou suru da to omou	I think we will succeed.
アメリカは大きい国だと思います	Amerika wa ookii kuni da to omou	I think America is a big country.

3. 僕(ぼく)/私(わたし)は[simple adjective]と思います

This last expression is often used to give personal opinions. For example:

Japanese	Pronunciation	English
甘いものが好きだと思います	Amaimono ga suki da to omou	I think I like sweet food.
暑い日は嫌いだと思います	Atsui hi wa kirai da to omou	I think I don't like hot days.
海外旅行は楽しいだと思います	Kaigai ryokou wa tanoshii da to omou	I think traveling overseas is fun.

As you can see, in this last expression, we use the subject pronouns 我々 (われわれ, we) or 僕(ぼく, I) to introduce the sentence.

Agreeing or disagreeing

Now that you can give your opinion, it's also important to know how to agree or disagree with others. Here are some expressions:

Agreeing:

- その通りです (Sono toori desu) = That's right.
- その意見に賛成です (Sono iken ni sansei desu) = I agree with that opinion.
- 同感です (Doukan desu) = I feel the same way.

Disagreeing:

- あまり同感ではないです (Amari doukan dewa nai desu) = I don't quite feel the same.
- それは違うと思います (Sore wa chigau to omoimasu) = I think that's different.
- ごめんなさい、私は違う意見です (Gomen nasai, watashi wa chigau iken desu) = I'm sorry, but I have a different opinion.

Here's an example dialogue to help illustrate these expressions:

Person 1: この町のラーメンは一番美味しいと思います。(Kono machi no raamen wa ichiban oishii to omoimasu) = I think the ramen in this town is the most delicious.
Person 2: 私も同感です。(Watashi mo doukan desu) = I feel the same way.
Person 3: ごめんなさい、私はお好み焼きが好きだと思います。(Gomen nasai, watashi wa okonomiyaki ga suki da to omou) = I'm sorry, but I think I like okonomiyaki.

Conclusion

Now that you've learned how to express your opinion and agree/disagree with others, you can use these phrases to participate in conversations with Japanese native speakers! To improve your Japanese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

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 <div class="pg_page_title">Japanese Grammar - Give your Opinion</div>
-Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/japanese Japanese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Japanese. Giving your opinion is an important part of communication, and it's essential to be able to express yourself in any language. Let's get started!
+Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/japanese Japanese] learners! 😊<br>
+In this lesson, you will learn how to give your opinion in Japanese! Sharing your thoughts and ideas is a great way to practice conversation skills and connect with others. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to share your opinions in a clear and concise way!
 __TOC__
-== Expressing Your Opinion ==
+== Expressing opinions ==
-When expressing your opinion in Japanese, there are several ways to do so. The most common way is to use the phrase 「～だと思う」 (da to omou). This phrase literally translates to "I think that ～". For example, if you want to say "I think it's a good idea", you can say 「いい考えだと思う」 (ii kangae da to omou).
-Another way to express your opinion is to use the phrase 「～と思う」 (to omou). This phrase is similar to 「～だと思う」, but it is used when the subject of the sentence is already known. For example, if you want to say "I think it's a good idea", you can say 「いい考えと思う」 (ii kangae to omou).
+In Japanese, there are a few ways to give your opinion depending on the situation. Here are three common expressions:
-You can also use the phrase 「～と感じる」 (to kanjiru) to express your opinion. This phrase literally translates to "I feel that ～". For example, if you want to say "I feel like it's a good idea", you can say 「いい考えと感じる」 (ii kangae to kanjiru).
+=== 1. ~と思います (to omoimasu) ===
+This expression is a polite way to say "I think that...". The ~と (to) particle connects the sentence with the thought.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| 皆 (みんな) と思います || Minna to omoimasu || I think everyone...
+|-
+| 日本語 (にほんご) が難しいと思います || Nihongo ga muzukashii to omoimasu || I think Japanese is difficult.
+|-
+| 新しいレストランが大好きと思います || Atarashii resutoran ga daisuki to omoimasu || I think I love new restaurants.
+|}
-Finally, you can use the phrase 「～と言う」 (to iu) to express your opinion. This phrase literally translates to "I say that ～". For example, if you want to say "I say it's a good idea", you can say 「いい考えと言う」 (ii kangae to iu).
+=== 2. ~だと思う (~da to omou) ===
+This expression is similar to the first one, but it sounds a bit more direct. The ~だ (da) ending gives a strong feeling to the sentence.
-== Examples ==
 {| class="wikitable"
+! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+| 日本の文化は面白いだと思います || Nihon no bunka wa omoshiroi da to omou || I think Japanese culture is interesting.
 |-
-| 彼女は素敵だと思う || kanojo wa suteki da to omou || I think she's wonderful
+| 私たちは成功するだと思います || Watashitachi wa seikou suru da to omou || I think we will succeed.
 |-
-| これは面白いと思う || kore wa omoshiroi to omou || I think this is interesting
+| アメリカは大きい国だと思います || Amerika wa ookii kuni da to omou || I think America is a big country.
+|}
+=== 3. 僕(ぼく)/私(わたし)は[simple adjective]と思います ===
+This last expression is often used to give personal opinions. For example:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Japanese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| それは難しいと感じる || sore wa muzukashii to kanjiru || I feel like that is difficult
+| 甘いものが好きだと思います || Amaimono ga suki da to omou || I think I like sweet food.
 |-
-| これは便利だと言う || kore wa benri da to iu || I say this is convenient
+| 暑い日は嫌いだと思います || Atsui hi wa kirai da to omou || I think I don't like hot days.
+|-
+| 海外旅行は楽しいだと思います || Kaigai ryokou wa tanoshii da to omou || I think traveling overseas is fun.
 |}
-== Quiz ==
+As you can see, in this last expression, we use the subject pronouns 我々 (われわれ, we) or 僕(ぼく, I) to introduce the sentence.
-Test your knowledge of expressing your opinion in Japanese with the following quiz:
-. How do you say "I think it's a good idea" in Japanese?
+== Agreeing or disagreeing ==
-A. いい考えだと思う (ii kangae da to omou)
-B. いい考えと思う (ii kangae to omou)
-C. いい考えと感じる (ii kangae to kanjiru)
-D. いい考えと言う (ii kangae to iu)
-. How do you say "I feel like it's a good idea" in Japanese?
+Now that you can give your opinion, it's also important to know how to agree or disagree with others. Here are some expressions:
-A. いい考えだと思う (ii kangae da to omou)
-B. いい考えと思う (ii kangae to omou)
-C. いい考えと感じる (ii kangae to kanjiru)
-D. いい考えと言う (ii kangae to iu)
-. How do you say "I say it's a good idea" in Japanese?
+* Agreeing:
-A. いい考えだと思う (ii kangae da to omou)
+ - その通りです (Sono toori desu) = That's right.
-B. いい考えと思う (ii kangae to omou)
+ - その意見に賛成です (Sono iken ni sansei desu) = I agree with that opinion.
-C. いい考えと感じる (ii kangae to kanjiru)
+ - 同感です (Doukan desu) = I feel the same way.
-D. いい考えと言う (ii kangae to iu)
-Answers: 1. A, 2. C, 3. D
+* Disagreeing:
+ - あまり同感ではないです (Amari doukan dewa nai desu) = I don't quite feel the same.
+ - それは違うと思います (Sore wa chigau to omoimasu) = I think that's different.
+ - ごめんなさい、私は違う意見です (Gomen nasai, watashi wa chigau iken desu) = I'm sorry, but I have a different opinion.
-That's it for this lesson! Now you know how to express your opinion in Japanese. To improve your [[Language/Japanese|Japanese]] [[Language/Japanese/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=62 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/japanese/question questions]!
+Here's an example dialogue to help illustrate these expressions:
+* Person 1: この町のラーメンは一番美味しいと思います。(Kono machi no raamen wa ichiban oishii to omoimasu) = I think the ramen in this town is the most delicious.
+* Person 2: 私も同感です。(Watashi mo doukan desu) = I feel the same way.
+* Person 3: ごめんなさい、私はお好み焼きが好きだと思います。(Gomen nasai, watashi wa okonomiyaki ga suki da to omou) = I'm sorry, but I think I like okonomiyaki.
+== Conclusion ==
+Now that you've learned how to express your opinion and agree/disagree with others, you can use these phrases to participate in conversations with Japanese native speakers! To improve your [[Language/Japanese|Japanese]] [[Language/Japanese/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=62 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/japanese/question questions]!
+<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
 {{#seo:
 |title=Japanese Grammar - Give your Opinion
-|keywords=Japanese, grammar, opinion, expression, da to omou, to omou, to kanjiru, to iu
+|keywords=Japanese grammar, expressing opinions in Japanese, how to agree in Japanese, how to disagree in Japanese
-|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to give your opinion in Japanese. Giving your opinion is an important part of communication, and it's essential to be able to express yourself in any language. Let's get started!
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to give your opinion in Japanese! Sharing your thoughts and ideas is a great way to practice conversation skills and connect with others. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to share your opinions in a clear and concise way!
 }}
-==Related Lessons==
-* [[Language/Japanese/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
-* [[Language/Japanese/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
-* [[Language/Japanese/Grammar/Adjectives-(形容詞)|Adjectives (形容詞)]]
-* [[Language/Japanese/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
-* [[Language/Japanese/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
-* [[Language/Japanese/Grammar/Adverbs-副詞|Adverbs 副詞]]
-* [[Language/Japanese/Grammar/Plural-複数|Plural 複数]]
-* [[Language/Japanese/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
-* [[Language/Japanese/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
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Difference between revisions of "Language/Japanese/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion"

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Contents

Expressing opinions

1. ~と思います (to omoimasu)

2. ~だと思う (~da to omou)

3. 僕(ぼく)/私(わたし)は[simple adjective]と思います

Agreeing or disagreeing

Conclusion

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Difference between revisions of "Language/Japanese/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion"

Revision as of 21:23, 2 March 2023

Expressing opinions

1. ~と思います (to omoimasu)

2. ~だと思う (~da to omou)

3. 僕(ぼく)/私(わたし)は[simple adjective]と思います

Agreeing or disagreeing

Conclusion

Navigation menu

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