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JLPT N5

つもりです

intend to; plan to

Structure

Verb (plain form) + つもりです

How it works

This grammar point expresses a speaker's intention or plan to do something. It implies a firm decision.

Examples

来年日本へ行くつもりです。

I intend to go to Japan next year.

Common mistakes

Using it for things that will happen without the speaker's direct intent.

Tip

Think of つもり as 'my intention' or 'my plan'.

More JLPT N5 grammar

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See つもりです in real Japanese

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