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思うんですけど
omou n desu kedo
Description
思うんですけどは、自分の考えをやわらかく伝えるときに使います。あとにお願いや質問が続くこともあります。
"思うんですけど" is used to gently express one's thoughts. It can also be followed by requests or questions.
Meanings
思うんですけどomou n desu kedo
I think..., but...; a gentle way to introduce an opinion
思うんですけど、これは違うと思います。
I think this is wrong.
思うんですけどomou n desu kedo
I was wondering..., but...; a soft introduction to a request
思うんですけど、ちょっと手伝ってくれませんか。
I think so, but could you help me a bit?
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Notes
- Form
思うんですけど = 思う + explanatory の→ん + polite です + softening けど.
- Grammar
んですけど gently frames an opinion, request, or question and may leave the contrast unstated.
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