思う

思う

"To think" or "to feel."

In this sentence, '思う' indicates a level of uncertainty or conjecture based on personal belief.

彼が本当にそう言ったかどうかは分からないけど、そうだったと思う。

I don't know for sure if he really said so, but I think he did.

Here, '思う' is used to express personal opinion about a past event.

私は昨日の映画は面白かったと思う。

I think the movie we watched yesterday was interesting.

Here, '思う' conveys the speaker's intention or decision about a future action.

旅行に行く前に、何を持っていくかよく考えようと思う。

Before going on a trip, I think I'll carefully consider what to bring.