今度
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Base noun form used to refer to the present occasion, an upcoming event, or a future instance. Context determines meaning, e.g., 『今度の日曜日』 (kondo no nichiyoubi, 'this coming Sunday').
Theme
User and their coworker Satoshi are planning a team outing after work. They discuss when to schedule it.
今度
こんど
now / this time / near future / next time
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Memory Hook
Think of 'kondo' as 'come do'—it's about the time that's coming up, whether now or next time. 'Come do' → 今度 (kondo, 'now / Next time').
Cultural Note
『今度』 (kondo, 'now / Next time') is versatile in Japanese, used in social contexts like invitations, e.g., 『今度会いましょう』 (kondo aimashou, 'Let's meet next time'). It implies a near-future event without specifying an exact date.
Forms
Base: 今度Base noun form used to refer to the present occasion, an upcoming event, or a future instance. Context determines meaning, e.g., 『今度の日曜日』 (kondo no nichiyoubi, 'this coming Sunday').