Purpose and intention

～予定

be scheduled to ~; plan to ~

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How to form it

  • Verb (dictionary form) + 予定だ
  • Noun + の + 予定だ
  • Noun / Verb + 予定がある

Register: Neutral; slightly formal

Explanation

Says what is scheduled or planned.

It sounds more settled and organized than つもり. It is used for schedules, arrangements and plans that involve other people or a set time.

Examples

  1. 来週の月曜日に、日本へ出発する予定だ。

    らいしゅうのげつようびに、にほんへしゅっぱつするよていだ。

    I am scheduled to leave for Japan next Monday.

  2. 会議は三時に始まる予定です。

    かいぎはさんじにはじまるよていです。

    The meeting is scheduled to begin at three.

  3. 旅行は二泊三日の予定だ。

    りょこうはにはくみっかのよていだ。

    The trip is planned for three days and two nights.

  4. 明日は友達と会う予定がある。

    あしたはともだちとあうよていがある。

    I am planning to meet a friend tomorrow.

Compare with

  • ～つもり: つもり is a personal intention; 予定 is a plan or schedule.

Common mistakes

  • Using it for a spur-of-the-moment wish. 予定 needs a plan or schedule.