動詞A1
Intention つもり
つもり — expressing intention ('plan to / intend to')
Learning Goal
Can express intentions using つもり
Exam Skills:JLPT N5 Grammar
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
来年日本に行くつもりです。
I plan to go to Japan next year.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
つもり — Intention
Dictionary form + つもりです = 'intend to / plan to'.
Negative: ない form + つもりです = 'intend not to'.
| Pattern | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| V + つもりです | 来年日本に行くつもりです。 | I plan to go to Japan next year. |
| V(ない) + つもりです | お酒を飲まないつもりです。 | I intend not to drink alcohol. |
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来年日本に行くつもりです。
I plan to go to Japan next year.
来年(らいねん, next year) + 日本に行く(dictionary form) + つもりです(plan to)
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises