BackGrammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 27
Structure of 予定(よてい)だ:
Verb + 予定 + だ
Noun + の + 予定 + だ
Details about 予定(よてい)だ:
予定だ is an expression that functions very similarly to つもりだ 'to intend to do'. The primary difference being that 予定 is a 'plan', rather than an 'intention'. Due to this, 予定 is used far more frequently for things that you have formal plans to do (like meeting a friend for lunch).
To use 予定, just attach it to the non-past form of a verb, or to a noun (after inserting の).
To use 予定, just attach it to the non-past form of a verb, or to a noun (after inserting の).
- 今夜は先輩たちと飲みに行く予定だ。I plan to go drink with my senpai tonight.
- 休みは来週からの予定だ。My break is planned to start from next week.
予定(よてい)だ
Usage Notes for 予定(よてい)だ:
If だ or です is not added after 予定, it will imply that 予定 is simply modifying the verb/noun that comes before it, rather than being a standalone 'plan'. This is similar to the difference between saying something like 'I have plans to eat with a friend' (natural), vs 'I have an eating with a friend plan' (unnatural).
- 明日は友達とステーキを食べる予定だ。I have plans to eat a steak with a friend tomorrow. (Natural Japanese)
- 明日は友達とステーキを食べる予定。I have an 'eating a steak with a friend' plan tomorrow. (Unnatural Japanese)
Synonyms for 予定(よてい)だ:
つもりだ
To plan to, To intend to
つもりで
With the intention of doing, Instead of..., Act as if or pretend, Believing that..., Thinking that...
Example of 予定(よてい)だ
会議は月曜日の予定です。
The meeting is planned for Monday.
学校で研究をする予定です。
I plan to do research at school.
卒業してから、仕事を探す予定です。
After graduating, I plan to look for a job.
大学で2年間勉強して、日本に留学する予定だ。
I plan to study two years at university, then study abroad in Japan.
電気代が高くなるけど、エアコンを点けておく予定だ。
The electric bill might be high, but I plan to leave the air conditioner on.
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