つもり
Meanings
Expresses what one intends to do or plans to do. Often used with verbs in the dictionary form or negative form.
I intend to get up early tomorrow.
It seems she plans to study abroad.
belief; assumption; conviction
Indicates one's subjective belief or assumption, often contrasting with reality. Common in phrases like つもりでいる.
He believes he is right.
I thought I was still young, but I'm already forty.
estimate; calculation; expectation
Used for rough estimates or expectations, often with quantities or outcomes. Can appear in phrases like つもりで (counting on).
I estimated the cost at 10,000 yen, but it wasn't enough.
Counting on success, I spent my savings.
Usage patterns
- 〈動詞〉つもりだto intend to do something
I intend to study abroad next year.
- 〈動詞〉ないつもりだto have no intention of doing something
I don't intend to see him again.
- 〈動詞〉つもりはないto have no intention of doing something (emphatic)
I didn't mean to hurt her.
- そんなつもりではないto not have meant it that way
I didn't mean to make you angry.
- 〈動詞〉たつもりでacting as if one had already done something; pretending
I'll do my best as if I were reborn.