〜つもり
Expresses what someone intends or plans to do.
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Examples
昼までに終わらせるつもりです。
ひるまでに おわらせる つもりです。
I intend to finish by noon.
午後、家でゆっくりするつもりです。
ごご、いえで ゆっくりする つもりです。
I intend to relax at home in the afternoon.
Meaning
〜つもり expresses an intention or personal plan. It is useful when the speaker has already decided what they expect to do.
Usage
Use the plain form of a verb before つもりです.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Verb dictionary form + つもりです | I intend to do |
| Verbない form + つもりです | I intend not to do |
Notes
〜つもりです often sounds more decided than simply saying 〜ます. It focuses on the speaker's intention.