【JLPT N4 Grammar】〜つもりだ（~tsumorida）

2019年7月26日 2024年10月26日

Contents

1 Explanation：〜つもりだ
2 Sample sentenes
3 Vocabulary
4 Difference from "〜予定よていだ"

Explanation：〜つもりだ

Meaning
"intend to do"

Used to express intention, plan, or assumption. It indicates that the speaker strongly believes they will do something or that something has been done to a certain standard. This expression can also convey the speaker's conviction about their actions or self-assessment of a state, even if others may perceive it differently.

Form
V（plain form）+ つもりだ

Points

Intention or Plan: Indicates that the speaker plans or intends to perform an action.
Self-Perception or Assumption: Can be used to describe how the speaker sees their own actions, even if others might not agree.
Emotional Nuance: Often includes a sense of conviction or confidence about the speaker's intention or self-assessment.

JLPT Level
N4

Sample sentenes

私わたしは　学校がっこうを　卒業そつぎょうしたら　国くにへ　帰かえるつもりです。
I intend to go back to my home country after I graduate from school.

私わたしは　週末しゅうまつに　トムさんと　映画えいがを　見みるつもりです。
I intend to watch a movie with Tom during the weekend.

明日あしたの　パーティーには　出席しゅっせきしないつもりです。
I don’t intend to attend the party tomorrow.

週末しゅうまつ　何なにを　するつもりですか。
What do you intend to do during this weekend?

私わたしは　来年らいねん　仕事しごとを　辞やめるつもりです。
I intend to resign from my work next year.

彼かれは　明日あした　学校がっこうに　来こないつもりです。
He doesn’t intend to come to school tomorrow.

Vocabulary

Japanese	English
そつぎょうする	to graduate
しゅうまつ	weekend
しゅっせきする	to attend
やめる	to resign

Difference from "〜予定よていだ"

While both expressions can indicate a plan, "〜つもりだ" is more subjective and personal, often involving the speaker’s feelings or self-image. "〜予定よていだ" is more formal and objective, simply stating a scheduled plan.