Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn to omou to for rapid, unexpected state changes — "just when I thought A, B."
- Form and connection: [Verb辞书形/た形] と思おもうと
- Nuance in real use: と思うと captures those unpredictable state transitions in life — quiet to noisy, laughter to tears, sun to rain. This grammar reminds us: everything is in constant flux.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn to omou to for rapid, unexpected state changes — "just when I thought A, B."
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Verb辞书形/た形] と思おもうとShow answer
Just when I thought it had gotten quiet, they started making noise again.Show answer
雨あめが降ふっていると思おもうと、晴はれ間まが見みえた。 ([Verb辞书形/た形] と思おもうと)Continue learning
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