Grammar Info

N2 Lesson 7: 3/23

~ばと(おも)いますI would appreciate it if, If you could, I would like to think that

Structure

Verb[ば]+ と + (おも)

Details

  • Formal

About ~ばと思います

~ばと(おも)います is respectful phrase used when the speaker wants to make a very polite request, or express a hope or intention to social superiors, such as an audience or business clients. It is similar to saying 'I would appreciate it if' or 'I would like to think that'. Grammatically, it is the conditional form (ending in ば), followed by the quotation particle と, and the verb (おも)う 'to think' in its polite form.

This pattern is most often seen with the humble verb for receiving, いただく, however other verbs may also be used.

Sometimes たら may be seen instead of ~ば, however this can sound slightly less formal.

Besides (おも)う, the humble verb (ぞん)じる, also meaning 'to think', may be used.

Fun Fact

This pattern actually omits part of the sentence in order to sound less direct . If it were a complete statement then a word like ()い, (さいわ)い, or ありがたい would come after ~ば.

Examples

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  • (たの)しい時間(じかん)なればと(おも)います

    I would like to think that this will be a fun time.

    • タクシーで(むか)えればと(おも)います

      I would like to think that I can go by taxi.

      • 司会(しかい):「では早速(さっそく)紹介(しょうかい)させていただければと(おも)います。」

        MC: 'And so moving on swiftly, I would appreciate it if you would allow me to introduce...'

        • 15時(じゅうごじ)までに解散(かいさん)できればと(おも)います

          I would appreciate it if we could finish up by 3 PM.

          • この(なか)から(えら)んでいただければと(おも)います

            I would appreciate it if you could choose from among these.

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