つもり

intention, plan

Also:belief, estimate

What does つもり mean?

つもり is a Japanese noun meaning intention, plan in English. It can also be translated as belief, estimate depending on context. It is written as つもり in hiragana, and tsumori in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

私は来年留学するつもりです。

I intend to study abroad next year.

自分では、分かったつもりでいたけど、改めて考えると分かんなくなってきた。

I was sure I understood it, but on thinking it over, I realized I didn't know at all.