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〜(よ)うと思います

JLPT N4

Pattern

Explanation

Used to express the speaker’s intent or decision. When the subject is the first person, it shows what they have decided to do. ~と思っています is used when the decision was made some time ago and is still valid. ~とは思いません expresses strong denial of intent.

Usage

Expresses decisions or intentions about future actions. In first person, it states what the speaker intends to do. With ~と思っています, it indicates an ongoing intention from the past. With ~とは思いません, it expresses refusal or rejection.

Formation

Change the verb to its volitional form (意向形) and attach と思います.

Examples

明日は友達と映画を見ようと思います

あしたはともだちとえいがをみようとおもいます。

I think I’ll watch a movie with my friend tomorrow.

来月から毎日ジョギングしようと思っています

らいげつからまいにちジョギングしようとおもっています。

I’ve decided to start jogging every day from next month.

一人で旅行に行こうとは思いません。

ひとりでりょこうにいこうとはおもいません。

I have no intention of traveling alone.

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