can be considered as
is thought to be
one can think that
it is conceivable that
Structure
- Phrase + と考えられる
考えられている is for a generally accepted opinion only
[Used to express the speaker’s/writer’s objective opinion or generally accepted opinion・と思われる is used for subjective opinions]
You might already be aware of this, but these two grammar points are very similar but in different levels: とかんがえられている(N4 L10) and とかんがえられる(N2 L7). Was that on purpose? They seem very similar to be so far apart.
How does this grammar point differ from とされている？ Thanks!
安易に決定したと考えられるが、もしかしたら作戦かもしれません。
It is thought that the decision made was to be easy-going, but it might just be a tactic.
What does this mean? As in, what is an example situation?
a. It is thought that the leadership made a decision for the organization to pretend to be easy-going, but actually it’s a tactic to lull the opposition into a false sense of security.
b. The decision that the leadership made is thought to be made lightly/irresponsibly, but actually they are hiding some reasons that make it a perfectly sound decision.
c. something else?