Japanese grammar is an essential part of learning the Japanese language.

It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence. In this post, 

We will talk about JLPT N5 Grammar: つもり (tsumori)

JLPT N5 Grammar: つもり (tsumori)

つもり (tsumori) is a Japanese expression that indicates an intention or plan. It is often used to describe what you are thinking or expecting to do.

Form: 

Verb (dictionary form)    つもりだ

Verb (ない form) つもりです

つもりはない

つもりはありません

For example:

1.私は明日テストを受けるつもりです。 I’m planning to take the test tomorrow.

2.私は来週日本に行くつもりです。I’m planning to go to Japan next week.

To use つもり, you can put it after a verb or a noun followed by a verb. You can also use it with an adjective followed by のです (no desu) to describe someone’s state of mind. For example:

3.私は英語を勉強するつもりです。I’m planning to study English.

4.私は今日パーティーに行くつもりでしたが、仕事が入ったので行けませんでした。

I was planning to go to the party today, but he couldn’t because he had to work.