ようと思う
yō to omou
I'm thinking of doing
[I'm Thinking of Doing]
Connection: Verb volitional form + と思う
Expresses intention or plan to do something. The volitional form ("let's do" form) combined with と思う creates "I'm thinking of doing".
Formation of Volitional Form:
Group 1 (u-verbs): Change final u to ō sound
Group 2 (ru-verbs): Remove る, add よう
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Examples: 来年日本に行こうと思います。(I'm thinking of going to Japan next year.) 大学で日本語を勉強しようと思っている。(I'm planning to study Japanese at university.) 明日早く起きようと思う。(I'm thinking of waking up early tomorrow.)