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〜tsumori deshita

Expressing a past intention or plan; 'was planning to', 'meant to'.

Past-tense "was planning to/meant to (but didn't necessarily follow through)".

Formation

Explanation

The ～つもりでした grammar point is used to express a past intention or plan that did not happen, or a past belief that turned out incorrect. It can be translated as 'was planning to', 'intended to', or 'meant to'.

Example sentences

  • I was planning to meet my friend yesterday, but I caught a cold.

    Kinou wa tomodachi ni au tsumori deshita ga, kaze o hiite shimaimashita.

  • I intended to watch a movie, but I ran out of time.

    Eiga o miru tsumori deshita ga, jikan ga nakunarimashita.

  • They were supposed to come, but they canceled by phone.

    Karera ga kuru tsumori deshita ga, denwa de kyanseru saremashita.

  • I meant to read this book, but I realized I'd already finished it.

    Kono hon o yomu tsumori deshita ga, mou yomiowatte imashita.

Intention (Plan To)