Verb ようと思う JLPT N4 Neutral
Verb-you to omou
Express intention or plan to do something; 'I think I will', 'I plan to', 'I intend to'.
"I think I will.../I plan to" - a slightly softer statement of intention than つもりだ.
Formation
Verb-volitional + と思う
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
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I think I will watch a movie tomorrow.
Ashita, eiga o miyou to omoimasu.
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I plan to hang out with friends on the weekend.
Shuumatsu ni tomodachi to asobou to omotteimasu.
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I intend to study harder.
Benkyou o motto ganbarou to omou.
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I plan to go on an overseas trip next year.
Rainen wa kaigai ryokou ni ikou to omotteiru.