Quick answer
想 is the kanji for "Think". The most common reading is おも.う (omou). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Think
Also : Idea · Thought · Concept
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 想 represents 'CONCEPT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of concept.
On-reading: そう — remember this sound by associating it with concept. Kun-reading: おも.う.
Example Sentences
その映画の感想を聞かせてください。
そのえいがのかんそうをきかせてください。
Please tell me your impressions of that movie.
理想の生活を追い求めています。
りそうのせいかつをおいもとめています。
I'm pursuing my ideal lifestyle.
Vocabulary using 想
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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