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考
think · consider · examine
N4On: こうKun: かんが
Memory Aid
'KOU' — Think! Like, 'GO think about it!'
The top of the kanji looks like an old person's head (老), and the bottom part (丂) can be imagined as the brain working, twisting around with thoughts.
Vocabulary
考えるかんがえるto think, to consider
考えかんがえthought, idea
思考しこうthought, consideration (formal)
参考さんこうreference, consultation
再考さいこうreconsideration
Example Sentences
何かいい考えはありませんか。
Do you have any good ideas?
私はよく将来のことを考えます。
I often think about my future.
思考力を鍛えることは大切です。
It is important to train your thinking ability.
彼の意見はとても参考になりました。
His opinion was very helpful (as a reference).