Grammar Info

N2 Lesson 7: 4/22

と考(かんが)えられるCan be considered as, Is thought to be, One can think that, It is conceivable that

考えられている is for a generally accepted opinion only

Structure

Phrase + と考(かんが)えられる

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About と考えられる

In order to express an objective opinion in Japanese, the expression と考(かんが)えられる will often be used. This is a combination of と, and the passive-indicating auxiliary verb られる. Common translations for this structure include 'can be considered as (A)', 'is thought to be (A)', or 'it is conceivable that (A)'.

As と考(かんが)えられる begins with と, this structure will frequently appear at the end of entire phrases, converting them into a quote.

When wanting to express a subjective opinion, と思(おも)われる will be used instead.

Fun-fact

The primary difference between a subjective and objective opinion is that an objective opinion is primarily based on observable facts about the topic (unbiased and focuses on the object), while a subjective opinion is based more on emotions, feelings, or preferences (may be biased, regardless of what is actually true about the topic).

Caution

Compared to と考(かんが)えられている, と考(かんが)えられる focuses more on judgements, while the former is primarily used to illustrate widely accepted opinions.

Examples

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    中国(ちゅうごく)は経済(けいざい)成長(せいちょう)が続(つづ)いていけば新(あら)たな超(ちょう)大国(たいこく)となると考(かんが)えられる。

    China may well be considered the new superpower if it maintains its current economic growth.

      衆議院(しゅうぎいん)、いよいよ解散(かいさん)すると考(かんが)えられる。

      It is thought that the lower house of representatives will finally dissolve.

      あの子(こ)の親(おや)は育児(いくじ)放棄(ほうき)していると考(かんが)えられる。

      It is thought that that child's parents are neglecting the child.

      光(ひかり)の性質(せいしつ)は、実(じつ)は粒子(りゅうし)と波動(はどう)の両方(りょうほう)だと考(かんが)えられる。

      The nature of light is actually thought to be comprised of both wave and particle.

        あの政策(せいさく)なら、一定(いってい)の支持(しじ)が得(え)られると考(かんが)えられる。

        If it is that policy, it is conceivable that we would receive standardized support.

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          と考えられる – Grammar Discussion

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          • FredKore

            FredKore

            You might already be aware of this, but these two grammar points are very similar but in different levels: とかんがえられている(N4 L10) and とかんがえられる(N2 L7). Was that on purpose? They seem very similar to be so far apart.

          • dokidokiwakuwaku

            dokidokiwakuwaku

            How does this grammar point differ from とされている？ Thanks!

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