Japanese word

今回

Pronunciation

Romajikonkai

Meaning

  • nounthis time

Example

今回は電車で行きます。kon kai wa den sha de i ki ma su

I will go by train this time.

Illustration for 今回 (this time)

More examples

今回の試験は前回より簡単です。kon kai no shi ken wa zen kai yo ri kan tan de su

The exam this time is easier than the previous one.

Core concept

It marks one particular occasion as the one taking place in the present situation.

Common phrases

  • 今回はkon kai wa

    this time

  • 今回もkon kai mo

    this time too

  • 今回限りkon kai kagi ri

    this time only

Similar words

今度kondo: It can refer to the present occasion or a future occasion, as determined by the context.
この度konotabi: It refers to the present occasion with a formal and polite tone.

Definition in Japanese

同じ種類の機会や出来事のうち、現在に関わる一度のもの。ona ji shu rui no ki kai ya de ki goto no u chi gen zai ni kaka wa ru ichi do no mo no

Word origin

今回 (konkai) joins 今 (kon, "now") with 回 (kai, "turn" or "occasion"), forming a word for the occasion happening now.

Usage tips

  • 今回 (konkai) does not necessarily mean today, because it can refer to the current event, attempt, or opportunity even when it lasts for several days.

Opposites

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