今度
Meanings
Refers to the present occasion or the current turn, often contrasting with a previous time or a different person’s turn.
This time I’ll pay.
I can’t forgive it this time.
Points to a future occasion, ranging from a definite upcoming time to an indefinite 'sometime soon' or 'another time.' Context decides how specific it is.
Let’s talk properly another time.
I’m moving this coming weekend.
recently; lately; the other day
Can also look backward to a recent event, especially with past-tense or completed actions. This use overlaps with 'this recent occasion' rather than a general 'these days.'
I tried going to the café that recently opened nearby.
I’m Yamada, and I’ve recently joined the company. Nice to meet you.
Usage patterns
- 今度こそ〈動詞〉this time for sure (I'll do X)
This time for sure I'm going to pass the exam.
- 今度は〈人〉の番だnow it's ~'s turn
Now it's your turn.
- 今度〈動詞〉ましょうlet's do X sometime soon/next time
Let's go eat together sometime soon.
- 今度の〈事〉this upcoming ~ (event, test, etc.)
The upcoming exam seems like it'll be hard.
- 今度〈場所〉に行ったときthe other day when I went to ~
The other day when I went to Kyoto, I found a great shop.
Expressions
- また今度another time; some other time