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〜tsumori

Express the intention, plan, or determination to do something; 'I intend to', 'I plan to', 'I'm determined to'.

The plain-form "intend to/plan to".

Formation

Explanation

The ～つもり grammar point is used to express the intention, plan, or determination to do something. It can be translated as 'I intend to', 'I plan to', or 'I'm determined to' in English. It is used with verbs in the casual form.

Example sentences

  • I plan to meet my friend tomorrow.

    Ashita, tomodachi ni au tsumori desu.

  • I intend to cook dinner tonight.

    Konya, bangohan o tsukuru tsumori desu.

  • I plan to study abroad next year.

    Rainen, ryuugaku suru tsumori desu.

  • I'm determined to climb the mountain this weekend.

    Kono shuumatsu, yama ni noboru tsumori desu.

Intention (Plan To)