next season; next year
Primarily used in sports contexts to refer to the upcoming season. Can also mean 'next year' in business or academic settings.
We aim to win the championship next season.
来季の契約について話し合った。
We discussed the contract for next year.
来季 means 'next season,' the direct opposite of 今季 'this season.'
Compound of 来 (rai, 'next, coming') and 季 (ki, 'season').