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〜つもり

plan to, intend to

Verb dictionary form / ない form + つもりです

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つもり states an intention: 来年、日本へ行くつもりです, "I'm planning to go to Japan next year". The verb before it is in the dictionary form, or the ない form for "plan not to": もう飲まないつもりです.

It's firmer than たい. 行きたい is a wish; 行くつもり is a decision you've made.

To ask about someone's plans, つもりですか is fine among friends, but can sound nosy to a superior: 何をするつもりですか can come across as "what do you think you're doing?". 予定 ("schedule") is the neutral alternative: 週末の予定は?

Examples

  • 来年らいねん、日本にほんへ行いくつもりです。

    I'm planning to go to Japan next year.

  • 今晩こんばんは早はやく寝ねるつもりだ。

    I'm going to bed early tonight.

  • 週末しゅうまつは何なにをするつもりですか。

    What are you planning to do at the weekend?

  • もうお酒さけは飲のまないつもりです。

    I'm not going to drink anymore.

  • 大学だいがくで日本語にほんごを勉強べんきょうするつもりです。

    I plan to study Japanese at university.

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