Put つもりです after the dictionary form to state an intention: 読むつもりです.
The idea
Put つもりです after the dictionary form to state an intention: 読むつもりです. Put it after the ない-form for an intention not to act: 読まないつもりです.
| Starting form | Form or example |
|---|---|
| 読む | 読むつもりです |
| 読まない | 読まないつもりです |
| する | するつもりです |
| しない | しないつもりです |
Examples
- 窓を開けるつもりです。I intend to open the window.
- この本を読むつもりです。I intend to read this book.
- 宿題をするつもりです。I intend to do the homework.
- 切符を買うつもりです。I intend to buy a ticket.
- 学校に行くつもりです。I intend to go to school.
- 明日ここに来ないつもりです。I intend not to come here tomorrow.
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Watch out
An intention is not a guaranteed result. 予定 tends to describe an arrangement, while つもり highlights the person’s intention.
Try it yourself
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「読む」→__
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読むつもりです
読む → 読むつもりです — Put つもりです after the dictionary form to state an intention: 読むつもりです. Put it after the ない-form for an intention not to act: 読まないつもりです.
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「食べる」→__
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食べるつもりです
食べる → 食べるつもりです — Put つもりです after the dictionary form to state an intention: 読むつもりです. Put it after the ない-form for an intention not to act: 読まないつもりです.
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「する」→__(ない)
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しないつもりです
する → しない → しないつもりです — Put つもりです after the dictionary form to state an intention: 読むつもりです. Put it after the ない-form for an intention not to act: 読まないつもりです.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「読む」→__
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「食べる」→__
Complete the transformation using this lesson’s pattern: 「する」→__(ない)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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