つもりで
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tsumori de
with the intention of doing~
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つもりで
tsumori de
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with the intention of doing~
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JLPT Level N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
Reading tsumori de
Post ID 50971
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📝 Usage Notes

with the intention of doing~

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What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
つもりで
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern つもりで mean?
With the intention of doing~
What JLPT level is つもりで?
JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use つもりで in a sentence?
Attach つもりで (tsumori de) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is つもりで formal or casual Japanese?
つもりで is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember つもりで long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.