Verb ようと思う

Verb-you to omou

JLPT N4 Neutral Chapter 38: Intention and purpose, 2 of 10

Formation

Verb-volitional + と思う

Express intention or plan to do something; 'I think I will', 'I plan to', 'I intend to'.

When to use

"I think I will.../I plan to" - a slightly softer statement of intention than つもりだ.

Explanation

The ようと思う grammar point is used to express the intention or plan to do something in the future. It can be translated as 'I think I will', 'I plan to', or 'I intend to' in English. The formation involves using the volitional form of the verb followed by と思う.

Example sentences

Intention (Plan To)

Corpus examples (60)

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