A very humble and formal expression used to state one's own firm intention or determination, typically in a business or official context. It translates to 'I intend to...', 'I am resolved to...', or 'it is my intention to...'.
Verb [dictionary form] + 所存ですPrimary
This phrase means "I intend to do something." You use it to show your strong plan. It is a very polite way to speak.
全社一丸となってこの難局を乗り越える所存です。
Our entire company intends to unite and overcome this difficult situation.
今後はサービス向上に一層努める所存ですので、引き続きご指導ご鞭撻のほどお願い申し上げます。
As we intend to strive even harder to improve our services in the future, we ask for your continued guidance and encouragement.
現時点では、その計画を変更する所存はございません。
At this point in time, we have no intention of changing that plan.
当初は旧来の計画を継続する所存でしたが、市場の変化を鑑み、方針を転換いたしました。
Initially, we had intended to continue with the old plan, but in light of market changes, we have altered our policy.
貴社のご発展に微力ながら貢献する所存です。
I intend to contribute, albeit in a small way, to your company's development.
This phrase is very formal. It is much more polite than "tsumori desu" (I plan to). It shows stronger resolve than "to omoimasu" (I think). It focuses on your intention. "~te mairimasu" focuses on your action.
Don't use this when talking about someone else's plans. For example, don't say "The president intends to..."
Use this when you want to say what you plan to do. It shows you are serious. It is very polite. You use it in business or formal talks.
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