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Plan to (~intend to)

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Use ~つもりです to express your intention or plan to do something. It shows a firm decision or what you intend to do in the near future.

How it works

  • Verb (dictionary form) + つもりです

Example sentences

  1. 来週の日曜日に友達と会うつもりです。

    I plan to meet a friend next Sunday.

  2. 大学を卒業したら、日本に住むつもりです。

    I am thinking of living in Japan after graduating from university.

  3. 明日の会議には参加するつもりです。

    I plan to attend tomorrow's meeting.

  4. 今年の夏は海に行くつもりです。

    I am thinking of going to the beach this summer.

  5. 来月、新しい仕事を始めるつもりです。

    I am scheduled to start a new job next month.

  6. 週末に家を掃除するつもりです。

    I plan to clean the house on the weekend.

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