This time I’ll pay.
今度ばかりは許せない。
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.
今度、ゆっくり話しましょう。
Let’s talk properly another time.
今度の週末に引っ越します。
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.'
今度、近所にできたカフェに行ってみた。
I tried going to the café that recently opened nearby.
今度入社しました山田です。よろしくお願いします。
I’m Yamada, and I’ve recently joined the company. Nice to meet you.
This time for sure I'm going to pass the exam.
Now it's your turn.
Let's go eat together sometime soon.
The upcoming exam seems like it'll be hard.
The other day when I went to Kyoto, I found a great shop.