〜ようと思う Intend to / Think I will
Core meaning - Intend to / Think I will
Form - V(volitional) + と思います; V(volitional) + と思う; V(volitional) + と思っています; V(volitional) + と思っている
Usage - Focus on the highlighted segment in each example; surrounding words can change while the pattern function stays the same.
Use this pattern for its grammatical function, not as a literal word-by-word translation.
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ようと思う = thinking of doing
- 行こうと思う (I'm thinking of going)
ようと思っている = have been planning
- 行こうと思っている (I've been meaning to go)
Volitional form + と思う
I intend to wake up early tomorrow.
I have been thinking of going to Japan.
I am thinking of changing jobs.
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