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How to say “I don't think so” in Japanese

そうは思いません
そうはおもいませんsō wa omoimasen
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The short answer

“I don't think so” in Japanese is そうは思いません (そうはおもいません), pronounced sō wa omoimasen.

Pronunciation

The phrase has 9 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:

How to use it

Direct disagreement can sound strong in Japanese. Softer: or .

Example sentences

  • 私はそうは思いません。わたしはそうはおもいません。
    I don’t think so.
  • うーん、どうでしょう。うーん、どうでしょう。
    Hmm, I’m not so sure.

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FAQ

How do you say I don't think so in Japanese?

I don't think so in Japanese is そうは思いません (そうはおもいません), pronounced “sō wa omoimasen”.

How do you write I don't think so in Japanese?

It's written そうは思いません with kanji, or そうはおもいません in hiragana. Both are read sō wa omoimasen.