〜ようと思っている

N4IntentionNeutral

Volitional Form

Verb

と思っている

Expresses a decision or plan that the speaker has been considering for some time.

Refers to an intention that has been held for a certain period of time. It sounds more considered and stable than 'you-to-omou'.

将来、日本の会社で働こうと思っています。

I'm planning to work for a Japanese company in the future.

毎日、漢字を練習しようと思っています。

I'm planning to practice kanji every day.

新しい仕事を始めようと思っているんです。

I'm planning to start a new job.

今度の日曜日はゆっくり休もうと思っています。

I'm planning to take a good rest this coming Sunday.