Some examples of word usage: it crossed his mind
1. It crossed his mind that he should call his mother.
彼の頭に思い浮かんだのは、母に電話をすることだった。
2. As he walked through the park, it crossed his mind that he should bring a picnic.
公園を歩いているとき、ピクニックを持ってくるべきだと考えた。
3. It crossed his mind that he had forgotten to lock the front door.
玄関の鍵をかけ忘れたことを思い出した。
4. When he saw the empty refrigerator, it crossed his mind that he needed to go grocery shopping.
空の冷蔵庫を見て、買い物に行かなければと思った。
5. It crossed his mind that he hadn't paid the electricity bill yet.
まだ電気料金を支払っていないことを思い出した。
6. As he looked up at the sky, it crossed his mind that it might rain soon.
空を見上げると、もうすぐ雨が降りそうだと思った。