と思います - I think that ~

〜と思います

Meaning

Introduces the speaker's own opinion or belief.

Explanation

Placing と思います after a plain-form sentence marks it as the speaker's opinion, rather than a flat statement of fact. It's a common, softening way to voice a view without sounding overly direct.

Formation

Sentence (plain form) + と思います

Examples

この映画は面白いと思います。
このえいがはおもしろいとおもいます。
I think this movie is interesting.
明日は雨が降ると思います。
あしたはあめがふるとおもいます。
I think it will rain tomorrow.

Grammar explanations and example sentences written for NihongoTech.