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～to Omowareru: It Is Thought That / Considered

Learn to omowareru for objective statements — "it is considered that" — depersonalizing opinions. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Learn to omowareru for objective statements — "it is considered that" — depersonalizing opinions.
  • Form and connection: [Plain form] と思おもわれる
  • Nuance in real use: と思われる is Japanese's "depersonalization" tool — it makes a personal opinion sound like a universal observation. In Japanese academic and journalistic culture, this is a fundamental writing skill.

Form and connection

[Plain form] と思おもわれる

Core Explanation

Learn to omowareru for objective statements — "it is considered that" — depersonalizing opinions.

Cultural Note

と思われる is Japanese's "depersonalization" tool — it makes a personal opinion sound like a universal observation. In Japanese academic and journalistic culture, this is a fundamental writing skill.

Practical examples

This problem is considered difficult to solve.
It is thought that the economy will recover next year.
The cause is believed to still be unknown.

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

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Plain form] と思おもわれる
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerThis problem is considered difficult to solve.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer原因げんいんはまだわかっていないと思おもわれる。 ([Plain form] と思おもわれる)

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