Going to for a purpose with 〜に行く

Grammar: Particles » Particle constructions

〜に行(い)く is used to express the purpose of going somewhere to perform a specific action, essentially meaning “go to do something”. It indicates intentional movement to a location for the sake of carrying out an activity, such as eating, studying, or shopping.

Usage

This structure is commonly used in everyday conversations to describe the reason for going to a destination. The verb before “に” represents the intended action, and the overall sentence focuses on the movement for that purpose. Similar patterns exist with “に来(く)る” (come to do) or “に帰(かえ)る” (return to do), but “に行く” specifically denotes going away from the current location. It applies to various verbs, and the place is optional but often included for clarity.