How to Say ‘Next time’ in Japanese
こんど
kondo
[kohn-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: こんど can mean "next time," but in conversation it can also mean "one of these days" or "soon." So it is sometimes vaguer than the English translation sounds.
Phrase Breakdown
こんど
kondo
[kohn-doh]
next time; soon; this time (depending on context)
A handy time word in conversation. Often used when suggesting plans: こんど、〜しませんか (“Next time, shall we…?”).
こんど、いっしょにカフェに行きませんか。
Next time, would you like to go to a cafe together?
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