Thinking of doing with 〜ようと思う

Grammar: Intention » 〜ようと思う

A volitional verb (〜おう or 〜よう) followed by 〜と思(おも)う expresses the speaker’s intention or decision to do something. It often conveys a relatively casual or soft plan, rather than a firm commitment.

Usage

This is often used when the decision is made just now, or when announcing what you intend to do. It sounds a bit softer and less absolute than 〜た＋つもり. When a plan is held over time (not decided just now), 〜ようと思っている is used.

It is usually only used to express the speaker’s own intentions.

Examples

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Thinking of delivering milk with 〜ようと思う

Takeru and Ayumu talk about now being in high school.

歩(あゆむ):

「ああ…バイトができるな」

“Yeah, I can get a part-time job.”

「オレは牛乳(ぎゅうにゅう)配達(はいたつ)をしようと思ってる」

“I'm thinking of doing milk delivery.”

Thinking of revealing the truth with 〜ようと思う

Kenji thinks Kyouko is upset because he and Hikari don’t get along well.

ケンジ:

「オレは不良(ふりょう)のフリをしてるだけだってヒカリにバラそうと思(おも)うんだ！！」

“I think I will reveal to Hikari that I'm just pretending to be a delinquent!”

Thought I would see her face with 〜ようと思う

Seeing Rindou asleep, Sazanka reaches for her mask. Rindou wakens and backs away. Tsubaki asks what they’re doing so early in the morning.

サザンカ:

「リンドウのカオを見(み)ようと思(おも)って…」

“I thought I would see Rindou's face...”