Meaning
Shows the speaker's intention or plan. It usually follows the dictionary form of a verb.
Formation
- Dictionary form or ない + つもりです: 留学するつもりです, 行かないつもりです
- To deny any intention: 行くつもりはありません — I have no intention of going (plain: 行くつもりはない)
When to use it
- Core use
- Intend to, mean to
Examples
20 sentences-
来年日本へ留学するつもりです
I intend to study abroad in Japan next year.
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今晩は早く寝るつもりです
I intend to go to bed early tonight.
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夏休みに富士山に登るつもりです
I intend to climb Mount Fuji during summer vacation.
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週末は部屋を掃除するつもりです
I intend to clean my room this weekend.
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この本を買うつもりです
I intend to buy this book.
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卒業後日本で働くつもりです
I intend to work in Japan after graduating.
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明日は昼ご飯を作るつもりです
I intend to make lunch tomorrow.
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毎日漢字を五つ覚えるつもりです
I intend to memorize five kanji every day.
12 more examples
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そのことを先生に話すつもりです
I intend to talk to the teacher about that.
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来週新しいパソコンを買うつもりです
I intend to buy a new computer next week.
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小さな荷物を運ぶつもりです
I intend to carry the small luggage.
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今日は出かけるつもりはありません
I have no intention of going out today.
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古い雑誌を捨てるつもりです
I intend to throw away the old magazines.
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台所の窓を開けるつもりです
I intend to open the kitchen window.
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旅行の写真を見るつもりです
I intend to look at the travel photos.
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短い手紙を書くつもりです
I intend to write a short letter.
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夏休みは何をするつもりですか
What do you intend to do during the summer vacation?
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母の誕生日に花を送るつもりです
I intend to send my mother flowers for her birthday.
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今年は車を買わないつもりです
I do not intend to buy a car this year.
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晩ご飯の準備をしないつもりです
I intend not to prepare dinner.
Important notes
- つもり states a personal intention, which can still change.
Common mistakes
- 行かないつもり means intending not to go; 行くつもりはない denies having an intention to go.
Check yourself
Pick the translation of each sentence. The wrong options translate similar patterns, so watch the grammar rather than the words.
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