〜するつもり
~ suru tsumori
In Japanese, the English phrase 'gonna' can be expressed using 〜するつもり (~ suru tsumori).
This phrase is used to express a future plan or intention. Depending on the specific nuance, Japanese speakers may also use 予定です to indicate that something is planned or してみます to express the intention of trying to do something.
Which one should you use?
予定です is used to express that a certain event or action is planned. If you want to convey the idea of attempting an action, してみます is the appropriate choice.
How do you pronounce it?
~ suru tsumori
Did you know?
- If you use つもり to describe someone else's plans, you might unintentionally sound like a mind reader. Because it refers to an internal state, using it about others can come across as presumptive or judgmental of their private thoughts.
- The word つもり (tsumori) is actually a noun that literally means 'intention' or 'purpose'. In the phrase 〜するつもり, you are grammatically saying 'with the intention of doing…', rather than using a single verb like the English 'going to'.
- Even though 'gonna' is very informal in English, 〜するつもり can sound blunt or firm in Japanese and may require 予定です to remain polite to superiors.
Examples in context
- 今晩映画を観るつもりです。I intend to watch a movie tonight.
- 明日、大学に行くつもりです。I intend to go to university tomorrow.
- 来月、日本に旅行する予定です。I have plans to travel to Japan next month.
- この週末、ギターを弾いてみます。I will try playing the guitar this weekend.
- 今晩映画を観るつもり。I'm gonna watch a movie tonight.
- 明日、大学に行くつもり。I'm gonna go to university tomorrow.
- この週末、ギターを弾いてみる。I'll try playing the guitar this weekend.
