行くと思う vs 行こうと思う(iku to omou vs ikou to omou) [JLPT grammar]
明日、ハイキングに行くと思っています。
I think I am going hiking tomorrow.
*あした、ハイキングにいくとおもっています。
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
▼
[My correction]
明日、ハイキングに行くと思っています。
→明日、ハイキングに行こうと思っています。
I think I am going hiking tomorrow.
When you use “dictionary-form + と思う,” it tells what others are doing. On the other hand, “volitional-form + と思う” indicates your own intention or will. In this case, you should use “volitional-form + と思う” because you’re expressing your thought about going hiking.
Examples:
来年(らいねん)は日本(にほん)に行く！
→来年は日本に行こうと思っています。
I think I will go to Japan next year.
新(あたら)しいスマホを買()う！
→新しいスマホを買おうと思っています。
I think I am going to buy a new phone.
You can also check out the video version here!
この投稿をInstagramで見る
In the JLPT course, each lesson includes homework. Submit your homework, and I’ll provide corrections. I’ll break down Japanese grammar, highlighting mistakes and explaining structures and nuances in a simple way. Feel free to ask as many questions as you need—I’m here to help you understand!