今度
kondo
The English phrase "next time" can be translated into Japanese as 今度 (kondo).
今度 is used to refer to the following occasion. Depending on the context, it can mean either "next time" or "this time."
Meaning: on the following occasion (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 今度 is used in daily conversation to mean "next time" or "this time," the term 次回 is a more formal expression specifically meaning "next time" or "the next occurrence." This formal term is often used for scheduled events or broadcasts. Additionally, 次の機会 can be used to mean "next opportunity."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For more formal settings, such as when discussing scheduled occurrences, use 次回.
How does it change in a sentence?
By adding the particle は to create 今度は, you can emphasize a contrast between the current situation and the next one, such as saying that while things may be a certain way now, they will be different next time.
How do you pronounce it?
kondo
Did you know?
- Using 今度 to suggest a future meetup can be a polite social 'white lie' to avoid making a concrete plan. If no specific date is mentioned, the speaker may not actually intend to meet.
- The kanji 今 means 'now' and 度 means 'time' or 'degree'. Together, they literally mean 'this time', which explains why the word is so ambiguous between 'this' and 'next'.
- When used in the phrase 今度こそ, the addition of こそ transforms the phrase into a strong vow of determination, meaning 'this time for sure'.
Examples in context
- また、今度な！Maybe next time!This sentence uses 今度 to express a casual 'maybe next time'.Tatoeba #195544 by small_snow, translation #32718 by carlosalberto
- 今度はがんばります。I'll try not to disappoint you next time.This sentence uses 今度 to express a desire to try harder next time.Tatoeba #172109 by bunbuku, translation #242366 by CK
- 今度トムんち行きたい。I wanna go to Tom's next time.This sentence uses 今度 to express a desire to visit someone next time.Tatoeba #2876908 by tommy_san, translation #9234982 by kedymera
- 明日の会議は欠席しますが、 今度 お会いしましょう。I'll be absent from tomorrow's meeting, but let's meet next time.
- 次回の面接は来週の火曜日です。The next time for the interview is next Tuesday.
- 今日は忙しいから、 また今度 遊びに行こうよ！I'm busy today, so let's hang out again next time!
- 遊べなくて残念だけど、 次の機会 にまた誘ってね！It's a shame we couldn't hang out, but invite me again next time!
- 次回のライブに行く予定なんだけど、都合はどう？I'm planning to go to the next show, but how about you?
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Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are finishing lunch together.
- 健太 Kenta今度、映画に行きませんか？Kondo, eiga ni ikimasen ka?Would you like to go to a movie next time?
- 美咲 Misakiいいですね。ぜひ行きましょう！Ii desu ne. Zehi ikimashou!That sounds good. Let's definitely go!
- 健太 Kenta今度は僕がチケットを買いします。Kondo wa boku ga chiketto o kaimasu.I will buy the tickets next time.
- 美咲 Misakiありがとうございます。楽しみです！Arigato gozaimasu. Tanoshimi desu!Thank you. I'm looking forward to it!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
