What is the difference between "きたる" and "来たる"?

"きたる" means "coming, next" (C1), whereas "来たる" represents "coming, next" (C1).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "きたる (kitaru)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

きたる (kitaru)

C1 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

きたる (kitaru)

C1 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "きたる (kitaru)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

きたる (Level: C1): Translates to "coming, next" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..
来たる (Level: C1): Maps to "coming, next" and carries the nuance of Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "きたる"

私はきたるに興味があります。

I am interested in coming, next.

Bilingual Context for "来たる"

私は来たるに興味があります。

I am interested in coming, next.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "私は＿＿＿に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in coming, next.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "きたる" is used for "coming, next" in the context: "I am interested in coming, next.".