Meaning
「思われる」is the passive form of 「思う」. 「ものと思われる」is an expression of conjecture indicating that from a general standpoint, a certain action or outcome is considered natural or expected. It is frequently used in formal contexts and written language.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| Verb (plain form) | ものと思われる |
| い-adjective | ものと思われる |
| な-adjective | なものと思われる |
Examples
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この先、N社の株を買う人が増加するものと思われます。
It is generally expected that the number of people buying N Company stock will increase going forward. -
警察がそこまで追い詰められば、犯人は逃げないものと思われる。
If the police corner the suspect to that extent, it is thought that the criminal will not be able to escape. -
選挙の結果について日曜日の夕方には大体わかるものと思われる。
It is generally expected that the election results will become largely clear by Sunday evening. -
この雨は、明日の夕方まで続くものと思われる。
This rain is expected to continue until tomorrow evening.
Summary
- 「〜ものと思われる」means "it is generally thought that ~"
- Attaches to verbs (plain form), い-adjectives, and な-adjectives