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JLPT N1 Grammar

ものと思われる

N1Inference / Appearance

N1 · Inference / Appearance · plain form + ものと思われる

it is thought that; it is believed that

plain form + ものと思われる

ものと思われる is a formal conjecture used in reports, analysis, and investigation findings.

The subject is often objective analysis rather than personal opinion.

原因はシステム更新時の設定ミスによるものと思われる。

The cause is believed to be a configuration error during the system update.

Do not use it in casual speech; と思う is more natural.

A formal “it is thought that.”

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