〜つもり
〜つもり means intend to do. It is a JLPT N5 grammar point. Attach it to the dictionary form of a verb to state a plan or intention. To say you intend not to do something, use 「〜ないつもりです」.
Japanese sources describe it as 「予定・考え」.
〜つもり examples
来年日本へ行くつもりです。
I intend to go to Japan next year.
今日は外へ出ないつもりです。
I do not intend to go outside today.
〜つもり exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
あした図書館へ行く（ ）です。
- つもり ✓
- ほしい
- こと
- ほう
I intend to go to the library tomorrow.
今晩はテレビを見ない（ ）です。
- あと
- とき
- つもり ✓
- 前
I do not intend to watch TV tonight.
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