think

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 考 is read かんがえる, has 6 strokes, and relates to thinking and considering.
• Basic usage: 考える is read かんがえる, and 参考 is read さんこう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 考える and 参考
  • 考える means think or consider.
  • 冷蔵庫の中身を見てから夕食を考える。 means “I decide what to make for dinner after looking in the refrigerator.”
  • 参考 means reference.
  • 古い写真を参考にして模型を作った。 means “I used an old photograph as a reference when making the model.”