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〜ようと思う

JLPT N4 Volitional and intentions

I think I will, I intend to

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Volitional form plus と思う states the speaker's intention. と思っています suggests a plan held for some time, while と思います can be a decision made on the spot. It is softer than declaring the action directly.

Examples

  • にへとてます。

    Natsuyasumi ni Hokkaidou e ikou to omotte imasu.

    I am thinking of going to Hokkaido during summer vacation.

  • からをとます。

    Rainen kara nihongo o motto benkyou shiyou to omoimasu.

    I think I will study Japanese more from next year.

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