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“thought” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiomoi

Example

自分の思いを書きます。ji bun no omo i o ka ki ma su

I write my thoughts.

Illustration for 思い (thought)

How to say “thought” in Japanese

“Thought” in Japanese is 思い (omoi).

Covers something held inwardly as a thought, feeling, or wish.

Full entry for 思い: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 思い

歌に思いを込めて、みんなの前で歌います。uta ni omo i o ko me te mi n na no mae de uta i ma su

I put my feelings into the song and sing it in front of everyone.

Tips for using 思い

  • In conversational Japanese, this noun can describe a personal feeling or wish, so translating it as only "thought" can miss part of the speaker's meaning.

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