つもりです - intend to do ~

〜つもりです

Meaning

States a plan or intention, usually one already firmly decided.

Explanation

Attached to a verb's dictionary form (or ない-form for a negative intention), つもりです expresses a settled personal intention - stronger and more decided than a vague hope, though not yet a fixed arrangement like a booked reservation.

Formation

Verb (dictionary form / ない-form) + つもりです

Examples

来年、日本へ留学するつもりです。
らいねん、にほんへりゅうがくするつもりです。
I intend to study abroad in Japan next year.
今日はお酒を飲まないつもりです。
きょうはおさけをのまないつもりです。
I don't intend to drink alcohol today.

Grammar explanations and example sentences written for NihongoTech.