~つもりだ
〜tsumori da
JLPT N1 Neutral
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + つもりだ
Expresses the speaker's intention or plan.
When to use
The standard "intend to/plan to".
Explanation
The ~つもりだ grammar point is used to express the speaker's intention or plan to do something. It translates as 'intend to,' 'plan to,' or 'think that (I will).' It's often used with the verb in its dictionary form.
Example sentences
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I plan to wake up early tomorrow.
Ashita wa hayaku okiru tsumori desu.
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I intend to study Japanese.
Watashi wa nihongo o benkyou suru tsumori desu.
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He said he plans to study abroad.
Kare wa ryuugaku suru tsumori da to itta.
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I plan to travel with my family next weekend.
Watashi wa raishuumatsu ni kazoku to ryokou suru tsumori da.
Intention (Plan To)
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Corpus examples (60)
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We are going to look into the disappearance of the money.
彼がどこへ行こうともついていくつもりだ、と彼女は彼に言った。
She said that she would follow him no matter where he went.
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I plan to leave a place for the dessert.
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I am sure that Greg is going to follow in his father's footsteps.
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As he played a dirty trick on me, I'll get even with him.
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I'm going to study French next semester.
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I'll treat this play simply as a tragedy.
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Just as you treat me, so I will treat you.
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We will set up a notice in front of the machine for safety's sake.
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I am planning to call on Mary the day after tomorrow.
彼が私の意見に同意しようとしまいと私はその仕事をするつもりだ。
Whether he agrees to my opinion or not, I will do the work.
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I am going to apply for a scholarship.
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I didn't know that Tom was planning to move to Australia.
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She is going to have another blouse made to go with her costume.
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He is going to be a doctor when he grows up.
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I will give these tickets to whoever wants them.
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I'm going to go back to Boston.
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I plan to absolutely succeed and become a doctor in the future!
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I intend to take a month's vacation on completion of this work.
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At any rate, I will do my best.
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Weather permitting, we will leave in an hour.
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We will leave in an hour.
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I will finish reading the book in a week.
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He intends to visit the farm on Sunday.
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Dick plans to go by himself.