(と〜) thinking that […] (with the next clause explaining that the truth is contrary to expectations)

to seem, to appear

continuative of the passive of 思う (omou); continuative of 思われる (omowareru)

(as と思われ) (2channel slang) Synonym of と思う (to omou)

in my opinion; I think; I guess; upon thought; upon reflection; upon contemplation / conceivably; presumably

as one wishes, in a way that one wants

Alternative spelling of 泥 (hiji): mud

Alternative spelling of 肘

Alternative spelling of 肘

(honorific) the emperor / a sage / a very virtuous or godly person; a saint / a monk who has gone into seclusion for purposes of asceticism and spiritual enlightenment