Japanese phrase
私は___と思います。 watashi wa ___ to omo i ma su
Meaning
I think ___.
When to use it
Expresses a personal opinion or belief. It sounds polite and is common when sharing a view without sounding too forceful.
Example dialogue
明日は雨が降りますか? asu wa ame ga fu ri ma su ka
Will it rain tomorrow?
私は雨が降ると思います。 watashi wa ame ga fu ru to omo i ma su
I think it will.