つもりだIntend to; plan to
つもりだ states a person's present intention or settled plan to do—or not do—an action. It describes the intention, not a guaranteed future result.
Expressing a settled intention
Use this pattern for a decision or plan that the person currently intends to carry out. In ordinary conversation, the subject is often omitted when it is clearly the speaker.
Positive and negative intentions
Put the dictionary form before the expression for an affirmative intention, and the plain negative form for an intention not to act.
Talking about another person's intention
Because intentions are internal, a direct statement about another person can sound as though you know their mind. A report such as “she said” or “according to him” makes the basis clear.
Intention versus an ongoing thought or schedule
つもりだ presents a settled personal intention. ようと思っている uses the volitional form and highlights an intention that has been held over time. 予定だ focuses instead on a plan, arrangement, or schedule and does not necessarily emphasize personal resolve.
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明日は六時に起きるつもりだ。
I intend to get up at six tomorrow.
Analyze今日はもう外出しないつもりです。
I do not intend to go out again today.
Analyze大学を出たら、父の会社で働くつもりです。
After graduating from university, I intend to work at my father's company.
Analyzeこのことは誰にも話さないつもりです。
I intend not to tell anyone about this.
Analyze週末に部屋を片づけるつもりだったが、急な仕事が入ってできなかった。
I intended to tidy my room over the weekend, but some urgent work came up and I could not do it.
Analyze美咲さんは、来年留学するつもりだと言っていました。
Misaki said that she intends to study abroad next year.
AnalyzeThe report makes clear that this information comes from Misaki herself.