think, consider

About this kanji

The kanji 考 means "to think" or "to consider." It can function as both a verb and a noun, but is commonly seen in its verb form, 考える (かんがえる), which means "to think." You might also encounter compounds like 考え方 (かんがえかた), meaning "way of thinking," which expresses someone's perspective or method of thought. Another important compound is 考試 (こうし), which translates to "exam." This kanji highlights the process of reflecting or contemplating, making it essential in contexts where critical thinking or decision-making is involved. Remember, when using 考, it relates to mental activity rather than physical action.

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Example sentences

• よく考えてください。

  Please think carefully.

Meanings across languages

English

think, consider

Tiếng Việt

suy nghĩ, cân nhắc

日本語

考える, 考え

한국어

생각하다

中文

思考

id

berpikir

th

คิด

es

pensar

fr

penser

de

denken

pt

pensar

Common compounds

• 考え方かんがえかたway of thinking
• 考えるかんがえるto think, to consider
• 考試こうしexam, test