思うに (uni)

Meaning & usage

思うに is a formal way to preface a statement with your own opinion, meaning "I think" or "in my opinion." It stands at the start of a sentence or clause and is followed by a full statement of what you believe, as in 思うに彼は善人だ. The tone is somewhat literary or stiff, so it suits written or serious contexts.

Example sentences 4

1. 父ちちは、思おもうに、あのとき少すこし酔よっていたのだと思おもう。

   My father was, I think, a little drunk then.

2. 私が思うにトムは本当にあなたのことが好きよ。

   I think Tom really likes you.

3. 思うにマリアの計画よりトムの計画の方が増し。

   I think that Tom's plan is better than Mary's plan.

4. 思うに彼は善人だ。

   I think he is a good man.