Meaning

Primary

This Time

Alternative

Next Time

Word Type

noun

Explanation

In the now occurrence you'll learn your kanji, no? This word means this time. Despite being "this time" it has the feeling of next time, though. It's like saying "okay, this time we'll get it" where "this time" really means "next time," making it a little bit different from 今回.

Reading

こんど
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 今度はできる

    can do next time

    今度はする

    will do next time

    今度は行く

    will go next time

Context Sentences

じゃあ、やっぱり今度にしよう。

Okay, then let’s do it next time.

今度、友人と花見に行く予定です。

I'm planning to go see the cherry blossoms with my friends this time.

今度の夏休みは四国に行くつもりです。

This summer vacation I'm going to Shikoku.

Kanji Composition