〜と思います
I think that ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜と思います” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜と思います」 means "I think that ~". Structure: Plain sentence + と思います. This is a JLPT N5 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Polite
A safe choice for everyday conversations, shops, school, and the workplace.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1水は便利だと思います。
みずはべんりだとおもいます。
mizuhabenridatoomoimasu.
I think the water is convenient.
Everyday life
Example 2かばんは便利だと思います。
かばんはべんりだとおもいます。
kabanhabenridatoomoimasu.
I think the bag is convenient.
Everyday life
Example 3時計は便利だと思います。
とけいはべんりだとおもいます。
tokeihabenridatoomoimasu.
I think the clock is convenient.
Everyday life
Example 4ご飯は便利だと思います。
ごはんはべんりだとおもいます。
gohanhabenridatoomoimasu.
I think the rice is convenient.
Everyday life
Example 5野菜は便利だと思います。
やさいはべんりだとおもいます。
yasaihabenridatoomoimasu.
I think the vegetables is convenient.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
I think the water is convenient.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜と思います.
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