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〜tsumori de

Expresses the speaker's intention or plan; 'with the intention of', 'planning to'.

The standard "intend to/plan to", used adverbially before another clause.

Formation

Explanation

The ～つもりで grammar point is used to express the speaker's intention or mindset when doing something. It can often be translated as 'with the intention of' or 'with the mindset that.'

Example sentences

  • I am studying Japanese with the intention of living in Japan.

    Watashi wa Nihon ni sumu tsumori de Nihongo o benkyou shiteimasu.

  • He gambled with the intention of risking everything.

    Kare wa subete o ushinau tsumori de gyanburu o shimashita.

  • I will study hard with the intention of passing tomorrow’s test.

    Ashita no tesuto ni goukaku suru tsumori de isshoukenmei benkyou shimasu.

  • He went to bed early with the intention of waking up early.

    Kare wa hayaku okiru tsumori de hayaku nemashita.

Intention (Plan To)