JLPT N5+ · Wishes, plans, and choices

Vる/Vない + つもりだ

Expresses a settled intention or plan

Meaning

Expresses a settled intention or plan.

Formation

  1. Dictionary form or ない + つもりです: 行くつもりです, 出かけないつもりです
  2. Dropping a plan is usually Vるつもりはありません

When to use it

Core use
Expresses a settled intention or plan

Example

来年らいねん日本にほん行くいくつもりです

I intend to go to Japan next year.

Important notes

  • Word forms and particle choice depend on the pattern's role in the sentence.

Common mistakes

  • Do not reorder or reshape the highlighted parts to match English word order.

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