〜ようと思っている
Formation
N4IntentionNeutral
Meaning
Expresses a decision or plan that the speaker has been considering for some time.
Note
Refers to an intention that has been held for a certain period of time. It sounds more considered and stable than 'you-to-omou'.
Examples
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.