JLPT N4 Grammar
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I think I will
Category: Intentions & Decisions
The grammar pattern "～ようと思う" is used to express an intention or plan, often describing decisions made at the moment. It is softer than "つもり" and implies a sense of uncertainty or flexibility. This pattern is commonly used in everyday conversations to convey one's thoughts or plans for the future.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Volitional Form | Verb (Volitional Form) + と思う | 食べようと思う |
| Negative Volitional Form | Verb (Negative Volitional Form) + と思う | 食べようと思わない |
| Potential Form | Verb (Potential Form) + と思う | 食べられるようと思う |
来週、新しい靴を買おうと思う。
Raishuu, atarashii kutsu o kaiyou to omou.
I think I will buy a new shoe next week.
来週 (next week) + 新しい靴を買おう (to buy a new shoe) + と思う (I think)
週末は雨らしいので、家で寝ようと思う。
Shūmatsu wa ame rashii node, ie de nemou to omou.
Since it's going to rain on the weekend, I think I will sleep at home.
週末 (weekend) + 雨らしい (it's going to rain) + 家で寝よう (to sleep at home) + と思う (I think)
夏休みに、国へ行こうと思う。
Natsu yasumi ni, kuni e ikou to omou.
I think I will go to the country during summer vacation.
夏休み (summer vacation) + 国へ行こう (to go to the country) + と思う (I think)
来週、試験を受けようと思う。
Raishuu, shiken o uketou to omou.
I think I will take the exam next week.
来週 (next week) + 試験を受けよう (to take the exam) + と思う (I think)
週末は雨らしいので、家で読もうと思う。
Shūmatsu wa ame rashii node, ie de yomou to omou.
Since it's going to rain on the weekend, I think I will read at home.
週末 (weekend) + 雨らしい (it's going to rain) + 家で読もう (to read at home) + と思う (I think)
This pattern is used to express an intention or plan, often describing decisions made at the moment. It is softer than "つもり" and implies a sense of uncertainty or flexibility. This pattern is commonly used in everyday conversations to convey one's thoughts or plans for the future.
For example, "買おうと思う" instead of "買うと思う"
For example, "来週、新しい靴を買おうと思う" instead of "来週、新しい靴を買つもり"
For example, "来週、新しい靴を買おうと思う" instead of "来週、新しい靴を買おうとする"
Pay attention to the volitional form and the use of "～ようと思う" instead of other patterns.
来週、新しい靴を______。
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