How to say "intend" in Japanese

• 志すこころざすJLPT N1approx.Common
  godan verb, intransitive verb, transitive verbCovers 'intend' as resolve or aspiration: it is really about setting one's heart on a long-term goal, such as a profession or calling, not about intending a single concrete action.
  このコーヒー店てんには芸術家げいじゅつかを志こころざすものが足あししげく通かよう。↗

  This coffee shop is frequented by aspiring artists.
• 企てるくわだてるCommon
  ichidan verb, transitive verbCovers 'intend' as planning or devising to do something: it is really about forming a plan or scheme, often with a nuance of plotting, rather than a heartfelt resolve.
  きょうこそは彼かれらが脱走だっそうを企くわだてる運命うんめいの日ひだ。↗

  Today is the fatal day that they will attempt their escape.

Use 「志す」 when 'intend' means resolving or aspiring toward a long-term goal, and 「企てる」 when it means planning, devising, or plotting to carry something out.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 志すこころざすto aspire to
• 企てるくわだてるto plan
• つもりであるto intend
• 考えるかんがえるto intend (to do)
• とするto intend