Verb ようと思う

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Verb ようと思う

Verb-you to omou

I think I will/plan to/intend to

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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.

Structure

Pattern
Verb-volitional + と思う
verb-volitionalThe volitional form of the verb, expressing a future intention.
Examples: 見よう (miyou) - will watch, 遊ぼう (asobou) - will play
と思うIndicates an intention or plan in the future.
Examples: と思います (to omoumasu), と思っています (to omotteimasu)

Examples

Example 1
明日、映画を見ようと思います。
Ashita, eiga o miyou to omoimasu.
I think I will watch a movie tomorrow.
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Example 2
週末に友達と遊ぼうと思っています。
Shuumatsu ni tomodachi to asobou to omotteimasu.
I plan to hang out with friends on the weekend.
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Example 3
勉強をもっと頑張ろうと思う。
Benkyou o motto ganbarou to omou.
I intend to study harder.
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Example 4
来年は海外旅行に行こうと思っている。
Rainen wa kaigai ryokou ni ikou to omotteiru.
I plan to go on an overseas trip next year.
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