計画する

• Reading: けいかくする
• Romaji: keikaku suru
• Kanji breakdown: 計 (kei/haka) — measure, calculate; 画 (kaku/ga) — plan, stroke
• Pronunciation: /keː.ka.kɯ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To plan; to make a plan. Used for devising strategies or scheduling future activities.

A Group 3 (irregular) する verb formed from the noun 計画 (plan). Covers everything from trip planning to project management. The noun form is very common on its own: 計画を立てる (to make a plan) is an equally natural expression.

Examples

1. 夏休みに旅行を計画しています。 I'm planning a trip for summer vacation.
2. このプロジェクトは半年前から計画していた。 This project had been planned since six months ago.
3. 友達と週末のイベントを計画しよう。 Let's plan a weekend event with friends.

Usage Guide

Context: work, travel, projects

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 計 (kei/haka) meaning measure or calculate and 画 (kaku/ga) meaning stroke or plan. Together they mean measuring out a plan — careful strategic thinking.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal