How to Say ‘Next time’ in Japanese
今度
kondo
[kohn-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: [今度] is super flexible: “this time,” “next time,” or “the other day,” depending on context. It’s a handy “timing” word when making plans.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese invitations are often a bit indirect: saying [今度] can be a soft, friendly way to suggest hanging out without locking in a date yet.
Phrase Breakdown
今度
kondo
[kohn-doh]
next time; sometime soon; on the next occasion
Used to suggest a future occasion in a friendly way (“next time / sometime”). Often used when making plans to listen to music together.
今度いっしょにライブに行こう。
Let’s go to a live show together next time.
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