つもりで
Meanings
- With the intention of doing
- Instead of...
- Act as if or pretend
- Believing that...
- Thinking that...
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Explanation
つもりで marks that the speaker believes or intends something to be true, or acts as if that belief or plan were true. It describes the speaker’s intention, plan, or assumption and is often used to explain actions taken under that assumed intention. The nuance can imply contrast with the actual outcome or reality, or hedge that the belief may not be correct.
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Example sentences
I went to bed early, intending to wake up early again tomorrow.
I did my shopping as if I had forgotten my wallet and ended up using cash.
He probably came assuming I wouldn’t call him.
I act as if I’ve studied so I can use the material in practice.
Since it's a holiday, I'm staying home with the plan not to work.
He thought he understood how I felt, but he was wrong.
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