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Definition
The grammar pattern ～予定だ expresses an objective plan or arrangement that has been fixed. It indicates a scheduled event or activity that is planned in advance. The speaker is stating a fact about a previously arranged event, rather than expressing their personal intention or desire. This pattern is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as business meetings or travel plans.
Structure
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Verb (Dictionary form) | Verb + 予定 | 飛行機は午後3時に来る予定だ |
| Noun | Noun + の + 予定 | 今度の出張は、1週間の予定だ |
Examples
飛行機は午後3時に来る予定だ
Hikōki wa gogo 3-ji ni kuru yotei da
The plane is scheduled to arrive at 3 pm
飛行機は午後3時に来る予定だ (The plane is scheduled to arrive at 3 pm)
今度の出張は、1週間の予定だ
Kondo no shutsujō wa, 1-shūkan no yotei da
The upcoming business trip is scheduled for 1 week
今度の出張は、1週間の予定だ (The upcoming business trip is scheduled for 1 week)
明日から、北海道へ行く予定だ
Ashita kara, Hokkaidō e iku yotei da
I'm scheduled to go to Hokkaido from tomorrow
明日から、北海道へ行く予定だ (I'm scheduled to go to Hokkaido from tomorrow)
来月の会議は、午後2時に予定だ
Kagetsu no kaigi wa, gogo 2-ji ni yotei da
The meeting next month is scheduled for 2 pm
来月の会議は、午後2時に予定だ (The meeting next month is scheduled for 2 pm)
Context
This pattern is used to express a fixed plan or arrangement, and is often used in formal or professional contexts. It can be used with both verbs and nouns, and is typically used in the present tense. In contrast to the pattern ～つもりだ, which expresses a personal intention or desire, ～予定だ emphasizes the fact that the event is scheduled to occur.
Watch out
～予定だ is used to express a fixed plan or arrangement, whereas natural phenomena are not subject to human planning or arrangement.
The particle 'の' is necessary to indicate the noun is being used as a modifier, and to form the correct pattern.
～つもりだ and ～予定だ are two distinct patterns with different meanings and uses.
Strategy
When using ～予定だ in the JLPT exam, be sure to use the correct formation and meaning. Pay attention to the context and the words used to ensure you are using the correct pattern. Practice using both verbs and nouns with ～予定だ to improve your accuracy.
In context
Worked examples drawn from JLPT N4 test-style questions. Each sentence shows ～予定だ used correctly, with a brief note on what the pattern is doing.
飛行機は午後3時に到着する予定です。
Pattern used: 到着する予定です
Flight arrivals are objective schedules, so 予定 is used.
今度の出張は、1週間の予定です。
Pattern used: 予定です
Noun + 予定 is used to describe the duration of a scheduled event.
明日から、北海道へ行く予定です。
Pattern used: 行く予定です
予定 indicates a pre-arranged plan, suitable for travel itineraries.
Interactive
飛行機は午後3時に______。
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