予定だ means be scheduled to; plan to. It is a JLPT N4 Japanese grammar pattern used to express this idea in natural Japanese.
This English meaning is chosen independently from the source-list gloss so it stays natural, concise, and useful for learners searching for 予定だ.
What does 予定だ mean?
Use 予定だ when you want to express be scheduled to; plan to in a Japanese sentence.
Natural translations include:
- be scheduled to; plan to
- be scheduled to
- plan to
How to form 予定だ
Examples of the pattern:
- Verb dictionary form + 予定だ / noun + の予定だ
- 予定だ
- related form: つもり
When is 予定だ used?
Use 予定だ in situations like:
- reading or writing JLPT N4-level sentences
- making a sentence more precise than a basic N5 pattern
- recognizing natural grammar in conversation, signs, or short passages
Tone and register:
- usually neutral unless the pattern itself is casual, formal, or written
- common in JLPT N4 grammar study and everyday Japanese
予定だ example sentences
Nuance of 予定だ
The key nuance is be scheduled to; plan to in context, not a word-for-word English replacement.
This matters because 予定だ can express ability, comparison, intention, appearance, effort, or difficulty depending on the surrounding sentence. Read the whole sentence before choosing the English translation.
予定だ vs つもり
Both patterns can appear in related sentences, but they do different jobs.
Quick contrast examples:
- Target pattern: 来週、日本へ行く予定です。 — I am scheduled to go to Japan next week.
- Related pattern with つもり: compare what changes in difficulty, comparison, intention, appearance, or certainty.
Common mistakes with 予定だ
Is 予定だ on the JLPT?
Yes. 予定だ is connected to JLPT N4 grammar in this blog.
- recognize it in reading
- understand its nuance in context
- use it in simple original sentences
Practice questions for 予定だ
Learning path for 予定だ
Related grammar to review next
- にする — connects to change, decision, planning, or effort over time.
- くする — connects to change, decision, planning, or effort over time.
- ようと思う — connects to change, decision, planning, or effort over time.
- 意向形 — connects to change, decision, planning, or effort over time.
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FAQ about 予定だ
What does 予定だ mean in Japanese?
予定だ means “be scheduled to; plan to” in Japanese. It is an N4 grammar point, and this lesson explains its formation, nuance, example sentences, common mistakes, and similar grammar.
Is 予定だ on the JLPT?
予定だ is taught as N4 Japanese grammar in Hane's grammar lesson archive. Review it with examples, usage notes, and related N4 patterns.
How should I practice 予定だ?
Read several example sentences, identify the form before and after 予定だ, then make your own short sentences and compare it with nearby grammar points.