〜ようと思う you to omou
〜ようと思う（you to omou）means “I think I'll ~, I'm thinking of ~ing (intention)”. Attach 〜と思う to the volitional form of a verb (しよう, 行こう, 食べよう) to express the speaker's intention or decision to do something. Formation: V（意向形）+ と思う（と思います／と思っている）
I think I'll ~, I'm thinking of ~ing (intention)
N4Formation
V（意向形）+ と思う（と思います／と思っている）
Explanation
Attach 〜と思う to the volitional form of a verb (しよう, 行こう, 食べよう) to express the speaker's intention or decision to do something. Used for the speaker's own plans; with subjects other than 'I', use と思っている.
Examples
Note
〜と思っている implies a longer-held, more settled intention than the spur-of-the-moment 〜と思う. Compare with 〜つもりだ, which states a firmer plan.
FAQ
〜ようと思う — what does it mean and how is it used?
I think I'll ~, I'm thinking of ~ing (intention). Attach 〜と思う to the volitional form of a verb (しよう, 行こう, 食べよう) to express the speaker's intention or decision to do something. Used for the speaker's own plans; with subjects other than 'I', use と思っている.
〜ようと思う — how do you form it?
V（意向形）+ と思う（と思います／と思っている）
〜ようと思う — any usage notes?
〜と思っている implies a longer-held, more settled intention than the spur-of-the-moment 〜と思う. Compare with 〜つもりだ, which states a firmer plan.