思うに
Japanese
| Kanji in this term |
|---|
| 思 |
| おも Grade: 2 |
| kun'yomi |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 惟うに |
Etymology
思う (omou)/惟う (omou, “to think”) + に (ni, “case particle”).
Pronunciation
Adverb
思うに • (omou ni) ←おもふに (omofu ni)?
- in my opinion; I think; I guess; upon thought; upon reflection; upon contemplation
- conceivably; presumably
Usage notes
The spellings 思うに and 惟うに are the only recognized standard kanji spellings; usage of other kanji forms of おもう is considered non-standard.