Meaning and Usage
The word "つもり" expresses a speaker's intention or plan to do something. It is often used with verbs in the dictionary form to indicate what someone intends or plans to do.
Common Patterns
- Verb (dictionary form) + つもり: to express intention or plan (e.g., 勉強するつもりです - I intend to study).
- Verb (negative form) + つもり: to express intention not to do something (e.g., 行かないつもりです - I don't intend to go).
Nuances
Using "つもり" implies a personal decision or plan but does not guarantee the action will happen. It can also express a mistaken belief when combined with past tense, e.g., "知っているつもりだった" (I thought I knew).
Common Collocations
- つもりです: polite form to state intention.
- つもりだったのに: expresses contrast between intention and reality.
- つもりが: indicates an unexpected result contrary to the original plan.
Tips
Be careful not to confuse "つもり" with "はず" which expresses expectation or assumption rather than intention. "つもり" focuses on what the speaker plans or intends to do.