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JLPT N1 Grammar

たつもりはない

N1否定意图

N1 · 否定意图 · ta-form verb + つもりはない

did not mean to; had no intention of

ta-form verb + つもりはない

Shows that the speaker denies having intended the first action, often for explanation or defense.

Often used when explaining one's intent after being taken as offensive, critical, secretive, and so on.

あなたを責めたつもりはありません。ただ事実を確認したかっただけです。

I did not mean to blame you. I only wanted to confirm the facts.

Do not use it as a simple past negative; it denies intention.

It may sound that way, but that was not the intention.

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