考える
かんがえる
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
to think, to consider
Examples
よく考えてから決めます。
I'll decide after thinking it over carefully.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「考える」is a verb meaning "to think, to consider." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「考える」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「考える」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「考える」mean in Japanese?+
「考える」means "to think, to consider". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「考える」?+
「考える」is read as「かんがえる」.
Is 「考える」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「考える」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「考える」?+
よく考えてから決めます。 — I'll decide after thinking it over carefully.
Practice 「考える」 with spaced repetition