思うに
Japanese
editKanji in this term |
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思 |
おも Grade: 2 |
kun'yomi |
Alternative spelling |
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惟うに |
Etymology
edit思う (omou)/惟う (omou, “to think”) + に (ni, “case particle”).
Pronunciation
editAdverb
edit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
editThe 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.