Expressing Volitional Intent

This expresses a desire or intention to perform an action directly related to the verb.

Examples

• ビデオを見ようと思う。

  I think I will watch a video.

• 明日、映画を見ようと思っています。

  I plan to watch a movie tomorrow.

• みんなで行こうと思います。

  I think we should go together.

Quick check

More N4 grammar

• and (connective)

  V1 + し、V2

• but, however

  N + でも

• even though

  V + のに

• because, due to

  V + ので

• when, at the time

  V + とき

• during the time

  N + あいだ