ものを考える

to think; to think about things

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phrase Rare #34,278
to think; to think about things Often refers to thinking for oneself or considering things; the precise object or topic may be understood from context.
JA: 学校で自発的にものを考えるのを教えるのは難しい。
EN: It is difficult to teach students to think independently at school.

学校で自発的にものを考えるのを教えるのは難しい。

It’s difficult to teach students to think for themselves at school.

彼は自国の立場からものを考える。

He views things from his country's perspective.