と考えられる
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と考えられる
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one can think that; it is conceivable that
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JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
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to kangaerareru
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51165
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📝 Usage Notes
one can think that; it is conceivable that
📖 How to use it
Expresses a cautious, objective assessment that something can be thought or considered in a certain way.
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Attaches to the plain form of verbs, adjectives, or the copula だ (which becomes である) before と考えられる. For nouns and な-adjectives, use である before と考えられる. Example: 問題があると考えられる (it can be thought that there is a problem).
と考えられる is the passive form of と考える (to think that), and it is used to present an idea or interpretation without asserting it as absolute fact. It is common in academic writing, news reports, and formal discussions where the speaker wants to distance themselves from a strong claim. It often appears in contexts where evidence or reasoning leads to a conclusion, but the speaker leaves room for other possibilities.
このデータから、経済は回復しつつあると考えられる。
Kono dēta kara, keizai wa kaifuku shitsutsu aru to kangaerareru.
From this data, one can think that the economy is recovering.
彼が犯人であると考えられる。
Kare ga hannin de aru to kangaerareru.
It is conceivable that he is the culprit.
この結果は、新しい治療法の効果を示していると考えられる。
Kono kekka wa, atarashii chiryōhō no kōka o shite iru to kangaerareru.
This result can be thought to show the effectiveness of the new treatment.
Not と思われる
と考えられる means 'it can be considered' based on logic or evidence, while と思われる means 'it seems' or 'it is thought' based on personal impression or general feeling. Use と考えられる when you have a reasoned basis, and と思われる when you are giving a subjective impression.
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This pattern is formal and is primarily used in written language, such as academic papers, reports, and news articles. It is rarely used in casual conversation.
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と考えられる
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What does the grammar pattern と考えられる mean?
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One can think that; it is conceivable that
What JLPT level is と考えられる?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use と考えられる in a sentence?
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Attach と考えられる (to kangaerareru) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is と考えられる formal or casual Japanese?
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と考えられる is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember と考えられる long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.