今回
konkai
In Japanese, "this time" is expressed as 今回 (konkai).
今回 is a noun used to refer to the present occasion, today or the specific instance occurring now. By adding the particle は to create 今回は, you can say "as for this time," which emphasizes that the current situation is being contrasted with previous or future occurrences.
Meaning: now, today, on this occasion (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
konkai
Did you know?
- While 今回 refers to the current occasion, Japanese speakers often use the word 今度 (kondo) to mean 'this time' or 'next time' depending entirely on the context of the conversation.
- In Japanese business culture, using 今回は can act as a polite 'buffer' when refusing a request. By framing a refusal as being specific only to 'this time', you avoid a blunt 'no' and preserve the relationship.
- The character 回 in 今回 is not just for 'time' but is a counter for repetitive actions, such as the number of times a person revolves around a point or orbits a circle.
Examples in context
- 今回はしないよ。I won't do it this time.The sentence is useful for expressing that you won't do something regarding the form 今回.Tatoeba #10187606 by small_snow, translation #10079929 by DJ_Saidez
- 今回は大目に見よう。I'll let it go this time.The sentence is useful for expressing the intention to let something go regarding the form 今回.Tatoeba #172492 by small_snow, translation #241983 by CK
- 今回は、違うんです。This time, it's different.The sentence is useful for stating that the current situation is different regarding the form 今回.Tatoeba #11454277 by bunbuku, translation #7264964 by Hybrid
- この回のイベントは素晴らしいものにしたいです。I want to make this time's event something amazing.
- 今回の映画、とても面白かった！This time's movie was very interesting!
- 今回のデートはどこに行こうかな？Where should we go for this time's date, I wonder?
- この度の大雪で交通渋滞がひどかったよ。The traffic congestion was severe due to this time's heavy snowfall.
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Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are deciding who will pay for dinner.
- 美咲 Misaki今回は私が払うね。Konkai wa watashi ga harau ne.I will pay this time.
- 陽太 Yotaえっ、本当にいいの？E', hontō ni ii no?Eh, are you sure?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、今回はおごるよ。Un, konkai wa ogoru yo.Yes, it's my treat this time.
- 陽太 Yotaありがとう！ごちそうさま。Arigatō! Gochisō-sama.Thank you! Thanks for the meal.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
