思考

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The spelling is 思考, read しこう, and it combines 思, meaning think, with 考, meaning consider or examine.
• Basic usage: The basic sense of 思考 is the process or content of reasoning through information or a problem toward understanding, judgment, or a conclusion.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A reasoning process rather than one passing thought
  • Both examples use the form 思考. It emphasizes deliberate thinking or an organized train of thought rather than a single idea that briefly comes to mind.
• Calm judgment under pressure and a diagrammed train of thought
  • 急いでいるときほど冷静な思考が必要です。 — Calm thinking is especially necessary when you are in a hurry.
  • 図を使って自分の思考の流れを整理しました。 — I used a diagram to organize the flow of my thoughts.