8.1 Expressing plans and intentions

～つもり — intending to / planning to (personal)

～つもり is used to express your intention to do something. It reflects a decision you have in mind, but it is not necessarily fixed or scheduled.

Structure:

Verb (dictionary form) + つもり

This form focuses on your mindset, not on external arrangements.

Negative intention

You can also express what you intend not to do.

Structure:

Verb (ない form) + つもり

予定 — scheduled plan / arrangement

よてい予定 is a noun meaning schedule, plan, or arrangement. It is used when something is decided, organized, or placed on a schedule, rather than just in your mind.

Structure:

Noun + の + 予定（です） Verb (dictionary form) + 予定（です）

Asking about plans

You can ask about someone’s plans using either form, depending on nuance.

With つもり (personal intention):

With 予定 (schedule):

Points to keep in mind

• ～つもり expresses intention
• 予定 refers to scheduled plans